Guido Bordignon

TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS

My biology education research is dedicated to ensuring evidence-based techniques are developed and become widely adopted. I have a broad interest in teaching different life sciences courses, as teaching a wide range of courses offers the opportunity to identify learning trends outside of the content and puts interdisciplinary concepts front of mind. Infusing critical thinking rigor, creativity and the spirit of experimentation are the intentions behind my scientific teaching approach. I apply principles and ways of thinking in my coursework to emphasize conceptual understanding, provide interdisciplinary contexts and authentic scientific experience, as well as practice interpersonal skills. I plan many opportunities to build connections between students, to enhance communication and problem-solving skills, and expose students to a diversity of new perspectives. 

I am acutely focused on shaping an engaging and inclusive learning space in an effort to close the achievement gap for students in life science disciplines. Currently I am working to expand the use of technology for engaging Generation Z students, such as augmented and virtual reality. I am studying how to structure and develop interactive exercises and assessments in digital media to cover different learning styles of which promote equity in undergraduate classrooms. I am also studying the use of avatars to promote Science Identity to reduce unconscious biases and stereotypical gender and URM biases.