Application of the Microbiology Concept Inventory to improve programmatic curriculum.

ABSTRACT: The Microbiology Concept Inventory is an assessment tool derived from the fundamental statements created by the American Society for Microbiology. This two-tier, multiple-choice question inventory requires students to choose the most correct answer for each question and provide a brief justification of their reasoning. Educators can utilize this tool to identify common misconceptions held by students and adjust curriculum to address and prevent the persistence of student misconceptions. Over the course of 5 years, the Microbiology Concept Inventory was annually administered to undergraduate students enrolled in entry-level, mid-level, and senior capstone microbiology courses at a mid-western rural university. Analysis was completed to compare course, year, majors and minors, gender, ethnic

SUBMITTER: Rennpferd MJL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10720565 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature