The study of complex dynamic systems is central to biology. In this essay, I argue that
thinking and learning can also be understood as phenomena that emerge from the …

The achievement of a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains limited to a
minority of patients treated with currently approved drugs. The primary objective in …

Extensive research has been conducted on the misconceptions related to photosynthesis
and respiration. However, most of these studies have failed to consider the heterogeneity of …

Teachers' integration of the Next Generation Science Standards and corresponding Science
and Engineering Practices (SEPs) illustrate current science education reform in the United …

Abstract Systems thinking (ST) is an essential competence for future life and biology
learning. Appropriate assessment is critical for collecting sufficient information to develop ST …

Complexity is all around us, from sub-atomic particles to distant galaxies. Modern
technology and knowledge provide us with incredible abilities to investigate the complexity …

The past∼ 15 years have seen increasing interest in defining disciplinary core concepts.
Within the field of physiology, Michael, McFarland, Modell, and colleagues have published …

This study is the first phase of an on-going study. It shows the first implementation of a
teaching-learning sequence designed to facilitate the understanding of the notion of a living …

In the field of environmental education, it is crucial to obtain a profound understanding of
students' learning about ecosystem concepts, particularly with regard to the intricate …

In recent years, much of the emphasis for transformation of introductory STEM courses has
focused on “active learning”, and while this approach has been shown to produce more …