Escape Genetics: An Interactive Classroom Review Session
Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2019, Volume 40
Jennifer C. Schroeder
Abstract
The activity described here provides the time and space for college-level students to complete a series of genetics-based problems as a fun, interactive, and fast-paced way to review course content near the end of a semester. Using the template of an escape room not only offers additional exposure to course material, but also simulates some of the time-induced stress experienced by students during a final exam. Having students work together in teams further allows individuals to reflect on their own personal strengths and weaknesses for specific topics covered in the provided clues, while facilitating peer-modeling of successful problem-solving by their teammates.
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Keywords: genetics, game, problem solving, review, escape room
