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Enhancing Biological Understanding Through Undergraduate Field Research
- The Journal of General Education
- Penn State University Press
- Volume 50, Number 3, 2001
- pp. 192-201
- 10.1353/jge.2001.0017
- Article
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This paper discusses undergraduate training in a small group field research setting, as a response to larger issues of biodiversity and scientific specialization. It describes student empowerment, the development of critical thinking skills, and the importance of group dynamics. It also explores how to introduce and perpetuate an innovative approach to scientific learning.