Episode 18 - Dealing with Student Misconceptions
November 3rd, 2009 by 
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In this episode, we feature a panel discussion with Kathy Friedman, assistant professor in the Biological Sciences Department and Ann Kindfield, senior lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Peabody College.
During this panel discussion, Kathy Friedman talks about student misconceptions she has encountered when teaching biological sciences and what she does to address them. Ann Kindfield follows up by sharing with the group her research around inscriptional practices in science and science education.
Episode 18 - Dealing with Student Misconceptions
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