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Nature Chemical Biology 4, 577–580 (1 October 2008) | doi:10.1038/nchembio1008-577

Inquiry-based and research-based laboratory pedagogies in undergraduate science

Gabriela C Weaver , Cian|[aacute]|n B Russell & Donald J Wink

Much has been said and written about the benefits of active learning pedagogies for revitalizing traditional lecture-based courses. For example, collaborative learning approaches in the classroom can be used to engage students in discussion and problem solving to greater effect.