The multiple choice test has been a mainstay of science education for decades, even though most teachers recognize it to be stale and flawed. Now, two scientists who focus on improving biology and ...

Although people often think about multiple-choice tests as tools for assessment, they can also be used to facilitate learning. A new study offers straightforward tips for constructing multiple-choice ...

Meandering into the lecture hall, you take note of the atmosphere. The air is still. But for the faint sounds of shuffling pages, trackpad clicks, and anxiety-laced whispering, the room is silent. You ...

Phillip Dawson receives funding from the Office for Learning and Teaching. even successful, able and committed students – those who become university teachers – have been hurt by their experiences of ...