Reif, F. (2008). Applying Cognitive Science to Education: Thinking and Learning in Scientific and Other Complex Domains. MIT Press, Cambridge. ISBN 9780262182638

Taraban, R. & Blanton, R. L. (Eds). (2008). Creating Effective Undergraduate Research Programs in Science: The Transformation from Student to Scientist. Teachers College Press, New York. ISBN 9780807748770.

Journal Articles

Azer, S. A. (2003). Assessment in a problem-based learning course: Twelve tips for constructing multiple choice questions that test students' cognitive skills.  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 31(6), 428-434.

Cheville, R Alan, McGovern, Arthur, and Bull, Kay S. (2005). The light applications in science and engineering research collaborative undergraduate laboratory or teaching (LASER CULT)-relevant experiential learning in photonics. IEEE Transactions on Education 48(2): 254-263. 

Cornely, Kathleen. (2003). Content and conflict - The use of current events to teach content in a biochemistry course. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 31(3): 173-176.  

Crowe, A., Dirks, C., and Wenderoth, M. P. (2008). Biology in Bloom: Implementing Bloom's Taxonomy to Enhance Student Learning in Biology. CBE Life Science Education 7(4): 368-381.

DeHaan, R.L. (2005). The impending revolution in undergraduate science education.  J Sci Edu Tech.  14(2): 253-69.

Eberlein, T., Kampmeier, J., Minderhout, V., Moog, R. S., Platt, T., Varma-Nelson, P., & White, H. B. (2008). Pedagogies of engagement in science: A comparison of PBL, POGIL, and PLTL.  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 36(4), 262-273.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2004).  Problem-based learning: what and how do students learn?  Ed Psych Rev. 16(3): 235-66. 

Jensen, P. A. & Moore, R. (2008).Students' behaviors, grades & perceptions in an introductory biology course. The American Biology Teachg. 70(8), 483-487.

Jones, M. G., Minogue, J., Oppewal, T., Cook, M. P., & Broadwell, B. (2006). Visualizing without vision at the microscale: Students with visual impairments explore cells with touch. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 15(5): 345-351. 

Kanuka, H. (2006).Inquiry-based learning with the net: Opportunities and challenges. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 107, 57-65. 

Lord, T. (2008). What? I failed? But I paid for those credits! Problems of students evaluating faculty. Journal of College Science Teaching, 38(2), 72-75.

Major, C.H., & Palmer, B. (2001). Assessing the effectiveness of problem-based learning in higher education: Lessons from the literature. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 5(1).

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Mayo, M. J. (2009).Video Games: A Route to Large-Scale STEM Education? Science, 323(5910), 79-82.

McKee, E., Williamson, V. M., & Ruebush, L. E. (2007). Effects of a demonstration laboratory on student learning.  Journal of Science Education and Techology, 16(5), 395-400.  

Papinczak, T., Tunny, T., & Young, L. (2009). Conducting the symphony: A qualitative study of facilitation in problem-based learning tutorials. Medical Education. 43(4): 377-383.

Quellmalz, E. S., and Pellegrino, J. W. (2009). Technology and testing.Science, 323(5910), 75-79.

Smith, M. D., Wood, W. B., Adams, W. K., Wieman, C., Knight, J. K., Guild, N., Su, T. T. (2009). Why Peer Discussion Improves Student Performance on In-Class Concept Questions. Science, 323(5910), 122-124. 

Stanley, E.D., & Waterman, M.A. (2000). LifeLines online – curriculum and teaching strategies for adult learners. Journal of College Science Teaching 29(5):306-310.  

Walczak, Mary M., and Julia M. Lantz. (2004) Well wishes - A case on septic systems and well water requiring in-depth analysis and including optional laboratory experiments. Journal of Chemical Education 81(2): 218-220.  

Walker, J. D., Cotner, S. H., Baepler, P. M. and Decker, M. D. (2008). A Delicate Balance: Integrating Active Learning into a Large Lecture Course. CBE Life Science Education, 7(4): 261-367.

Waters, R. & McCraken, M. Assessment and evaluation in problem based learning.