Introducing a Scenario-Based, Modularized Architecture for Learning Entomology

Abstract

Over the past few decades, there has been a significant shift in the way higher education curricula are taught at many institutions. However, many scientific disciplines still lean toward the traditional, more rigid, highly prescriptive curricula, and passive learning techniques. The primary aim of this project was to decisively shift science learning in general and a second-year undergraduate entomology teaching unit in particular, toward active and flexible student centered learning in on- and off-campus modes by creating a learning design that featured a scenario-based modular approach.