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Assessing students’ understanding of metabolic pathway dynamics and regulation by Loertscher, Jennifer, Villafane, Sachel, Minderhout, Vicky

“…Metabolic systems form the very foundation of life and as such are broadly taught in the molecular life sciences. We have developed and used an assessment…”
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Systems thinking in biochemistry: Assessing students’ understanding of metabolic pathway dynamics and regulation by Manley, Andrew, Villafane, Sachel M., Lewis, Jennifer E., Loertscher, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky

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Identification of Threshold Concepts for Biochemistry by Loertscher, Jennifer, Green, David, Lewis, Jennifer E, Lin, Sara, Minderhout, Vicky

“…Threshold concepts (TCs) are concepts that, when mastered, represent a transformed understanding of a discipline without which the learner cannot progress. We…”
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Lecture-Free Biochemistry: A Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Approach by Minderhout, Vicky, Loertscher, Jennifer

“…Biochemistry courses at Seattle University have been taught exclusively using process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) without any traditional lecture…”
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Using Threshold Concepts To Improve BMB Instruction – An Evidence Based Approach by Loertscher, Jennifer, Lewis, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky, Xu, Xiaoying

“…Abstract only Threshold concepts (TCs) as a theoretical framework was proposed by Meyer and Land as a means to improve instruction by focusing on those…”
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Improving undergraduate biochemistry curriculum using threshold concepts: an analysis of student understanding by Freese, Samantha, James, Kristen, Lewis, Jennifer, Loertscher, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky

“…Abstract only Threshold concepts (TCs) are concepts that, when mastered, represent a transformed understanding of a discipline without which the learner cannot…”
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Use of a research‐based framework to guide instructional design and assessment related to noncovalent interactions in a biochemical context by Loertscher, Jennifer, Feola, Stephanie, Lemons, Paula, Lewis, Jennifer, Mercer, Allison, Minderhout, Vicky

“…Noncovalent interactions are difficult for students to conceptualize throughout the undergraduate chemistry sequence, which results in misconceptions that can…”
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Application of Hammond's Postulate. An Activity for Guided Discovery Learning in Organic Chemistry by Meany, J. E., Minderhout, Vicky, Pocker, Y.

“…This paper describes an activity that promotes the more active involvement of organic chemistry students in their learning. In this activity, students are…”
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Pedagogies of engagement in science by Eberlein, Thomas, Kampmeier, Jack, Minderhout, Vicky, Moog, Richard S., Platt, Terry, Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, White, Harold B.

“…Problem‐based learning, process‐oriented guided inquiry learning, and peer‐led team learning are student‐centered, active‐learning pedagogies commonly used in…”
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Assessor in Action: Assessment Literacy Development in a Biochemistry Context by Feola, Stephanie, Lemons, Paula P, Loertscher, Jennifer A, Minderhout, Vicky, Lewis, Jennifer E

“…Instructors make assessment decisions based on their knowledge and experiences. Assessment practice is an essential element of instruction, and the outcomes of…”
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Learning transferable skills in large lecture halls: Implementing a POGIL approach in biochemistry by Bailey, Cheryl P., Minderhout, Vicky, Loertscher, Jennifer

“…As research‐based, active learning approaches become more common in biochemistry classrooms, the large lecture course remains the most challenging to…”
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Pedagogies of Engagement in Science: A Comparison of PBL, POGIL, and PLTL by Eberlein, Thomas, Kampmeier, Jack, Minderhout, Vicky, Moog, Richard S, Platt, Terry, Varma-Nelson, Pratibha, White, Harold B

“…Problem-based learning, process-oriented guided inquiry learning, and peer-led team learning are student-centered, active-learning pedagogies commonly used in…”
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Building a Community of Transformation and a Social Network Analysis of the POGIL Project by Shadle, Susan E., Liu, Yujuan, Lewis, Jennifer E., Minderhout, Vicky

“…Communities of transformation work to achieve deep, transformational change in higher education teaching practice. This case study of The POGIL Project follows…”
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Identifying and refining threshold concepts for biochemistry using a community of faculty and students (618.1) by Loertscher, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky, Green, David, Lewis, Jennifer

“…Threshold concepts are concepts that when mastered, represent a transformed understanding of a discipline, without which the learner cannot progress. We have…”
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Use of student interviews to identify and refine threshold concepts for biochemistry (618.23) by Lin, Sara, Loertscher, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky, Green, David, Lewis, Jennifer

“…Threshold concepts are fundamental concepts that require mastering in order to progress towards a deeper understanding of a discipline. Despite their…”
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Design and Implementation of a Tool to Assess Students' Understanding of Metabolic Pathways Dynamics and Regulation by Villafañe, Sachel M, Minderhout, Vicky, Heyen, Bruce J, Lewis, Jennifer E, Manley, Andrew, Murray, Tracey A, Tienson-Tseng, Heather, Loertscher, Jennifer

“…Metabolic systems form the very foundation of life and as such are broadly taught in the molecular life sciences. Here, we describe the biochemistry educator…”
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Promoting Content‐Independent Skills in the Biochemistry Active Learning Classroom by Loertscher, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky

“…Abstract only As the scope of biochemistry becomes larger and more interdisciplinary, the question of what students should learn in a biochemistry course…”
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For want of a better word: unlocking threshold concepts in natural sciences with a key from the humanities? by Green, David A., Loertscher, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky, Lewis, Jennifer E.

“…The process of identifying threshold concepts invites experts to reflect on their discipline in a new way with the ultimate goal of improving learning and…”
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Using threshold concepts to improve learning and drive curriculum reform in biochemistry by Loertscher, Jennifer, Minderhout, Vicky, Green, David, Lewis, Jennifer

“…Abstract only Threshold concepts are concepts that when mastered, represent a transformed understanding of a discipline, without which the learner cannot…”
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Development and Use of a Construct Map Framework to Support Teaching and Assessment of Noncovalent Interactions in a Biochemical Context by Loertscher, Jennifer, Lewis, Jennifer E, Mercer, Allison M, Minderhout, Vicky

“…Most chemistry educators agree that deep understanding of the nature of noncovalent interactions is essential for learning in chemistry. Yet decades of…”
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