Leveraging an Upper-Level Microbiology CURE to Advance Scientific Communication Skills
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| Title: | Leveraging an Upper-Level Microbiology CURE to Advance Scientific Communication Skills |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ebenezer Korkor, Rebekka Darner |
| Source: | Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching. 2024 50:32-42. |
| Availability: | Association of College and Biology Educators. Web site: http://acube.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Microbiology, Science Instruction, Science Process Skills, Program Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Literature, Written Language, Public Speaking, Feedback (Response) |
| ISSN: | 1539-2422 |
| Abstract: | Course-based undergraduate experiences (CUREs) have been employed to enhance students' content knowledge, self-efficacy, science identity, and enrollment in postgraduate programs. In this study, we used it as a science communication skills enhancement tool. The CURE-Comm Framework was implemented to integrate science communication into a CURE in an upper-level microbiology course. The results showed significant improvement in students' ability to communicate scientific information to diverse audiences, research comprehension, ethics, and practical skills. Pre/post-course surveys indicated no significant increase in communication skills toward non-science audiences, researcher identity, confidence and independence, and equity, diversity, and inclusion awareness. However, analysis of in-class and podcast presentations and interviews revealed important gains in all areas. This study highlights the utility of the CURE-Comm Framework in enhancing science communication skills, particularly through data analysis, literature exposure, multiple writing and oral presentation opportunities, and constructive feedback. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1459679 |
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