Investigating the environment: teaching and learning with undergraduates in the sciences

Abstract

Two librarian/instructors developed and taught a three‐credit, quarter long course for undergraduates at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. The course emphasized research skills in natural and environmental sciences. Presents a history of the course – how it came to be and the partnerships involved; and describe the process of research, design, implementation and revision involved with teaching. Using fluency in technology and surveys of current students, the researchers concluded that greater learning is achieved through a combination of computer technology and information resources. Collaborations between librarians and departments determined the specifics of the class, which were then incorporated into the course design and implementation. Presents an evaluation of the current course and an approach for best practices.

Citation

Raquepau, C.A. and Richards, L.M. (2002), "Investigating the environment: teaching and learning with undergraduates in the sciences", Reference Services Review, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 319-323. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320210451303