Recognizing that the field of the microbial sciences has rapidly advanced since the previous version of the , ASM recently convened a new task force to evaluate and update the ASM Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate °®¶¹´«Ã½. The 2024 Curriculum Guidelines identify what all students in the microbial sciences should truly understand, as opposed to just obtaining surface-level knowledge, after studying a particular concept. In addition to 29 fundamental statements that encompass the entire field, there are 8 scientific thinking and laboratory skills.
How to Implement the Curriculum Guidelines
In addition to the guidelines themselves, ASM offers a variety of resources to help you implement them in your classroom.- Teaching microbiology to nursing/allied health majors? MINAH guidelines can help!
- ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) is the place where educators can meet and share teaching resources and curricula.
- You can also engage with other users of the guidelines by joining our microedu listserv.
The Importance of Evidence-based Instructional Practices
ASM’s curriculum guidelines were written to be used in conjunction with evidence-based instructional practices, such as student-centered classrooms, active learning and backward course design. These teaching practices promote student learning for long-lasting and deep understanding. For the latest research in evidence-based educational practices in microbiology, see ASM’s .Contact Information
ASM Education, education@asmusa.org