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Organic Chemistry in Action! Developing an Intervention Program for Introductory Organic Chemistry to Improve Learners' Understanding, Interest, and Attitudes
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O'Dwyer, Anne; Childs, Peter – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
The main areas of difficulty experienced by those teaching and learning organic chemistry at high school and introductory university level in Ireland have been identified, and the findings support previous studies in Ireland and globally. Using these findings and insights from chemistry education research (CER), the Organic Chemistry in Action!…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Intervention, Introductory Courses, Student Attitudes
Issues for Universities Working with K-12 Institutions Implementing Prepackaged Pre-Engineering Curricula Such as Project Lead the Way
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Reid, Kenneth J.; Feldhaus, Charles R. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2007
The implementation of pre-engineering, standard curricula in K-12 schools is growing at a rapid pace. One such curriculum model, Project Lead the Way, consists of six standardized courses requiring significant training for teachers, specified laboratory equipment, standard topics, exams, etc. Schools implementing Project Lead the Way implement an…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Engineering Education, Performance Factors, Curriculum Implementation