Approaches to cell biology teaching: a primer on standards

learn science? How do we know when they learn science? Helping future teachers to find answers to these questions is a goal that appears in the mission statements of science pedagogy courses around the world. Once out of the college classroom and into our own, however, it becomes clear that finding the answers is a lifelong and not just a semester’s jour-ney. Our goal in this regular feature of Cell Biology Education is to provide insights that come from educators at various stages and from various perspectives along the journey. To inform decisions about science teaching and learning and classroom practice, we present philosophies and research findings that underlie the practical tips that we offer. The online format of Cell Biology Education invites a reader response. We encourage you to contact us: 1) to ask questions about what you have read; 2) to tell us about specific exam