Andrews Lab
We study how college biology faculty can be best supported to teach effectively, especially at research-focused institutions. We consider cognitive, affective, social, and structural factors that affect how instructors approach teaching. Our ultimate goal is to improve learning in undergraduate biology because well-trained scientists are vital to the long-term interests of our country.
We also study how college students learn evolution and how their learning can best be facilitated. In particular, we focus on identifying the inaccurate ideas students have about evolution and how their ideas progress at they build scientifically-accurate conceptions.
Research Overview
CONTACT:
Tessa Andrews
Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics
University of Georgia
Fred C. Davison Life Sciences Building
Office: C208A
Research space: C210
Office phone: 706-542-3370
Relevant Links:
University of Georgia’s Scientists Engaged in Education Research (SEER) Center
Undergraduate Biology Education Research (UBER) Research Experience for Undergraduates
University of Georgia’s Integrated Life Sciences Program (ILS) Biology Education Research Interdisciplinary Group
Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER)
Check out a new resource for college science instructors created in collaboration with UBER REU student Logan Gin, Dr. Peggy Brickman, and Chad Audino. REALISE Videos is a collection of videos of large active-learning classrooms. Access it here: REALISE Videos
