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EdSurge Extra: Marco Molinaro Asks, ‘How Do We Maximize Learning?’

EdSurge Extra: Marco Molinaro Asks, ‘How Do We Maximize Learning?’

Many faculty see introductory science courses as …

EdSurge Podcast

September 2, 20167m 16s

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Many faculty see introductory science courses as "gateway" classes to weed out students. Not Marco Molinaro. The assistant vice provost at the University of California, Davis, is leading the school's efforts to overhaul these classes and make them more accessible to students. Hear how UC Davis is using adaptive-learning tools and active-learning techniques to improve pass rates in these notoriously tough classes.