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Title: A Model of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Remote Research-Based Learning
Opportunities for research-based learning at the high school level are limited, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, these have been further reduced. Such opportunities are particularly scarce for authentic research experiences (AREs), which allow students to identify as scientists by collecting data that contributes to scientists’ research. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted two of our AREs for classroom settings, as remote independent research experiences for students to conduct from home. User guides and protocols from the AREs, Genotype-to-Phenotype Research with Corn and Discover Volvox Development, were adapted to instruct high school students to work on their own with the guidance of scientists and ARE coordinators. These independent authentic research experiences (IAREs) were implemented in the summer of 2020 and have since been available to students. Student responses to reflection questions and the Laboratory Course Assessment Survey indicate that IAREs provide students with significant gains including learning science content and research practices, collaborating with scientists, facing and resolving challenges, and contributing to scientific research.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1733606
PAR ID:
10547978
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
National Association of Biology Teachers
Date Published:
Journal Name:
The American Biology Teacher
Volume:
86
Issue:
1
ISSN:
0002-7685
Page Range / eLocation ID:
24 to 29
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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