Table of Contents:
  • Quantifying the types of representations used in common biochemistry textbooks
  • Virtual exploration of biomolecular structure and function
  • Physical models support active learning as effective thinking tools
  • Skills and foundational concepts for biochemistry students
  • Implementing guided inquiry in biochemistry : challenges and opportunities
  • The development and use of case studies
  • Development and use of cures in biochemistry
  • Lab eNotebooks
  • Formative assessment to improve student learning in biochemistry
  • Best practices in summative assessment
  • Don't go it alone : the importance of community and research in implementing and maintaining innovative pedagogy
  • Vignette #1 : introducing active learning to improve student performance on threshold concepts in biochemistry
  • Vignette #2 : making a switch to in-class activities in the biochemistry classroom
  • Vignette #3 : developing student proficiency in reading biochemical literature
  • Vignette #4 : implementation of pogil-inspired experiments in the biochemistry laboratory
  • Vignette #5 : incorporating topic-focused, student-derived projects in the biochemistry laboratory curriculum.