Dr, Surmacz attends BLC


Dr. Cynthia Surmacz recently attended the Biology Leadership Community (BLC), a meeting of college professors from throughout the United States that convene annually to share ideas and innovations to improve introductory biology courses for college science majors. Dr. Surmacz gave a talk entitled “Learning to Study Smart: Building Metacognitive Skills using Evidence-Based Study Practices.  This project tested the effectiveness of a study strategy intervention program in freshman biology on student metacognition, study behaviors, and performance. The project was a collaborative effort with Dr. Jamie Jensen, Brigham Young University, Professor Kim Murphy, Austin Community College, Dr. Chris Davis from the University of Florida, and Dr. Graeme Lindbeck from Valencia College. The group received a Pearson Catalyst grant to conduct this work.

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