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The BioMolViz Framework is a guide for biomolecular visualization (BMV) instruction. Designed and amended by teams of biochemistry and molecular biology instructors, the Framework divides visual literacy into 12 Overarching Themes. Each theme is subdivided into several broad learning goals, which are further partitioned into a series of specific learning objectives. The objectives describe discrete tasks for the BMV learner to accomplish. By considering the Overarching Theme, learning goals, and objectives, instructors can create BMV assessments using backward design, considering their course aims in the design process. Likewise, the BMV learner can utilize the Framework to guide their own learning by exploring the BMV topics and skills instructors consider key for development of visual literacy. | The BioMolViz Framework is a guide for biomolecular visualization (BMV) instruction. Designed and amended by teams of biochemistry and molecular biology instructors, the Framework divides visual literacy into 12 Overarching Themes. Each theme is subdivided into several broad learning goals, which are further partitioned into a series of specific learning objectives. The objectives describe discrete tasks for the BMV learner to accomplish. By considering the Overarching Theme, learning goals, and objectives, instructors can create BMV assessments using backward design, considering their course aims in the design process. Likewise, the BMV learner can utilize the Framework to guide their own learning by exploring the BMV topics and skills instructors consider key for development of visual literacy. | ||
== Rationale: Deliberate | == Rationale: Deliberate Visual Literacy Instruction == | ||
Biochemistry and molecular biology instructors frequently use images in their instruction, and some incorporate biomolecular visualization tools and software. However, the most common classroom use of BMV is exposure, not explicit instruction how to use the images (e.g. choosing a representation, manipulating a structure for presentation, or thinking about how that structure may be used in a biological context). As instructors guide students through the process of evaluating images and effectively creating them, they will need assessments to evaluate their instructional techniques. | Biochemistry and molecular biology instructors frequently use images in their instruction, and some incorporate biomolecular visualization tools and software. However, the most common classroom use of BMV is exposure, not explicit instruction how to use the images (e.g. choosing a representation, manipulating a structure for presentation, or thinking about how that structure may be used in a biological context). As instructors guide students through the process of evaluating images and effectively creating them, they will need assessments to evaluate their instructional techniques. | ||