Bringing Real-World Microbiology Experiences to Undergraduate Students in Resource-Limited Environments.

ABSTRACT: Undergraduate microbiology curriculum should be amenable to periodic changes to incorporate new developments and ideas. The curriculum should be used not merely as a way to disseminate facts but also as a way to allow students to experience the process of science. In the context of undergraduate microbiology education in Osmania University (Hyderabad, India), existing curriculum does not explicitly allow students to engage in deeper understanding of concepts and understanding of the process of science, both in lecture and laboratory courses. The assessment methods that are currently used are limited in scope as they only test factual recall and superficial understanding of the subject and very minimally assess critical thinking skills. Another factor hampering innovation in the broader con

SUBMITTER: Aparna Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7752863 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature