The Teacher’s Paradox: Balancing Learning and Integrity in Undergraduate Biology
Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching
Reuther, K. (2025). The Teacher’s Paradox: Balancing Learning and Integrity in Undergraduate Biology. Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, Vol. 10, Issue 2.
This essay examines the tension instructors face between designing assessments that promote deep learning and maintaining academic integrity—a tension made sharper by the rise of generative AI. Drawing on experiences teaching introductory biology at a large research university, the piece explores how instructors can embrace authenticity and transparency in assessment design without abandoning rigor.