Supporting Pedagogy Research & Outcomes in Undergraduate Teaching (SPROUT) 

Mission: Basic education in the life sciences is critical for future biologists and an informed democratic citizenry. We believe that decisions about pedagogy and education policy must be informed by strong considerations of available evidence. Therefore our team employs cutting edge mixed methods research to understand how to develop effective biology instructors and assist STEM departments in scaling up instructional change efforts. We envision a world of empowered biology educators utilizing evidence-based instructional practices to engage all students. 

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Contact: Grant.Gardner@mtsu.edu