Bridging the gap: A biology bridging resource supporting first-year academic preparedness in higher education.

Zoe Porter¹, Nilushi Karunaratne², Puspha Sinnayah³, Rudi Klein⁴, Betty Exintaris⁵

¹Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: zoe.porter1@monash.edu.

²Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: nilushi.karunaratne@monash.edu.

³Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: puspha.sinnayah@vu.edu.au.

⁴Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: Rudi.Klein@vu.edu.au.

⁵Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: betty.exintaris@monash.edu.

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Abstract

Biology, as a foundational discipline in many science and health-related degrees, requires a strong understanding of complex concepts. For this reason, we used a backward design model to develop an interactive and online Biology Bridging Resource (BBR) that teaches core concepts, terminology and mechanisms that underpin first year physiology. The BBR integrates a multi-faceted teaching approach, c…

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