Vancraenenbroeck, Renée;
Cain, Amanda;
(2023)
Year 3 research project student-led inquiry labs with productive failure.
Presented at: Evolving Molecular Biosciences Education (Biochemical Society, FEBS, IUBMb), Manchester, UK.
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Abstract
In year 3 of the UCL Biochemistry BSc / MSci degree, students carry out a 30-credit research project using contemporary techniques. One of the options is to investigate aspects of Protein Structure and Function. This year, we introduced demonstration and inquiry labs. During the initial demonstration labs, students are taught lab techniques and data analysis, learn how these skills can be applied to answer various questions about proteins, and become acquainted with the equipment and proteins available. Rather than being provided with pre-written protocols, they are given selected papers and manufacturer’s product manuals and design their own set of instructions through groupwork with guidance. In Term 2, students use the laboratory for their individual inquiry experiments: they reproduce, modify, or build on existing, self-chosen, peer-reviewed research. They submit their inquiry labs proposal at the end of Term 1, which is either accepted or accepted with alterations based on project quality, instrument availability, safety, and costs. If deemed unsuitable, they can submit another project. During their experiments, they gain hands-on insights into real-life aspects of design, testing, troubleshooting, and reproducibility. They share their experiences, setbacks, and successes in class so others can help and learn. Here, I will describe how student-led experiments, encountering failure, facilitating teacher-student and peer relationships, and focussing on a growth mindset aim to build a sense of ownership and belonging and encourage creativity and exploration.
| Type: | Conference item (Presentation) |
|---|---|
| Title: | Year 3 research project student-led inquiry labs with productive failure |
| Event: | Evolving Molecular Biosciences Education (Biochemical Society, FEBS, IUBMb) |
| Location: | Manchester, UK |
| Dates: | 25 - 26 May 2023 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Publisher version: | https://www.eventsforce.net/biochemsoc/frontend/re... |
| Language: | English |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > Div of Biosciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > Div of Biosciences > Structural and Molecular Biology |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10177331 |
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