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Application and Evaluation of a Small Group Activity and
Open Forum Discussion in a Large Class Situation in Biological Sciences

ABSTRACT

Although most scientists work within teams, science students are assessed via examinations and reports and most students graduate with little experience team-work or verbally presenting ideas. This paper evaluates the use of group-activities and open discussion within a science class. Although results were encouraging, some students found this activity threatening.

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