is likely to be unsuccessful in eliciting desired learning outcomes.- Models of effective instruction that promote conceptual understanding in students and the ability of the learner to apply knowledge in new situations are available.- Institutions need better assessment tools for evaluating course design and effective instruction.- Deans and department chairs often fail to recognize measures they have at their disposal to enhance incentives for improving education.- Much is still to be learned from research into how to improve instruction in ways that enhance student learning.

Mit Beiträgen von: National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Center For Education, Committee on Undergraduate Science Education und Steering Committee on Criteria and Benchmarks for Increased Learning from Undergraduate Stem Instruction