Teaching and learning in biophotonics: Crossing the bridge between educators and students

Nogueira, Marcelo S, Gunther, Jacqueline E, Komolibus, Katarzyna, Ryan, Sinéad M, Murray, Brian S, Jezzini, Moises A, Kennedy, Declan, Andersson-Engels, Stefan (April 2024) Teaching and learning in biophotonics: Crossing the bridge between educators and students. Journal of Biophotonics. e202300491. ISSN 1864-063X

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Abstract

As a rapidly growing field, biophotonics demonstrates an increasingly higher demand for interdisciplinary professionals and requires the implementation of a structured approach to educational and outreach activities focused on appropriate curriculum, and teaching and learning for audiences with diverse technical backgrounds and learning styles. Our study shows the main findings upon applying this approach to biophotonics workshops delivered 2 consecutive years while updating and improving learning outcomes, teaching strategies, workshop content based on student and teacher feedback. We provided resources for a variety of lecture-based, experimental, computer simulation activities. Quality of subject matter, teaching, and overall learning was rated as "Very good" or "Good" by 88%, 76%, and 82% of students in average, respectively. Application of our teaching strategies and materials during short- and long-term workshops/courses could potentially increase the interest in pursuing careers in the biophotonics field and related areas, leading to standardized approaches in designing education and outreach events across centers.

Item Type:	Paper
CSHL Authors:	Gunther, Jacqueline
Communities:	CSHL Library and Archives
SWORD Depositor:	CSHL Elements
Depositing User:	CSHL Elements
Date:	25 April 2024
Date Deposited:	26 Apr 2024 16:33
Last Modified:	26 Apr 2024 16:33
URI:	https://repository.cshl.edu/id/eprint/41520

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