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Improving Problem Solving in Genetics via Inquiry-driven Reflective Learning

The goal of this research work was to help students develop problem-solving skills in genetics, which requires the integration of theoretical concepts and science inquiry practices learnt in theory classes, practical labs and tutorial sessions. Also, this involves the implementation of complex cognitive mechanisms, such as decision making.

To address this, the research group designed and developed a technology-enhanced learning environment Geneticus Investigatio (GI) for teaching integrated problem solving to bioscience undergraduate students.

As part of the pedagogical design of GI, the research group developed experimental problems through which learners were scaffolded using interactive videos and reflection prompts. GI was implemented using H5P on Google sites platform to enable ease of authoring for instructors.

The GI learning environment was evaluated with a total of 305 undergraduate students and instructors as part of DBT-STAR workshops. Findings showed learning gains and high usability. Research studies with bioscience instructors have shown that GI pedagogy can be implemented in diverse contexts.

• Disciplinary Practice: Problem Solving

• Topic: Genetics

• Target audience: BioSciences undergraduates

• No of students trained: 305

• Explore: Geneticus Investigatio

• Research Team: Anurag Deep, Sahana Murthy, Jayadeva Bhat

Publications:

1. Deep, A., Murthy, S., & Bhat, J. (2020). Geneticus Investigatio: a technology-enhanced learning environment for scaffolding complex learning in genetics. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 15(1), 1-23.

2. Deep, A. (2018). Supporting Undergraduate Bioscience Learners in Problem-Solving Process Skills Using a Technology-Enhanced Learning Environment. International Society of the Learning Sciences, Inc.[ISLS].