The Lemons Lab investigates biochemistry learning and instruction, focusing on ways to maximize student success in science classrooms. We are particularly interested in research questions like these: How is learning impacted by the sequence of instructional activities? Is it better to solve problems first or receive explicit instruction first? What are the intuitive ideas students bring to the classroom and how do students build conceptual understanding and problem-solving skill through instruction? How does prior knowledge shape students' experiences with various instructional approaches? Research Areas: Biology Education
