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Ted M. Clark; Nicole M. Dickson-Karn; Ellie Anderson – Journal of Chemical Education, 2022
This study investigated the strategies students in general chemistry and analytical chemistry courses used before and after instruction to solve a volumetric analysis problem in which the molar ratio was not 1:1. Questions like this have historically been very challenging for high school and undergraduate students. Student writing on open-response…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Learning Strategies
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To´thova´, Martina; Rusek, Martin; Chytry´, Vlastimil – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
This work is focused on upper-secondary school students' ability to use the periodic table of elements to solve problem tasks. Eye-tracking and retrospective think-aloud methods were used to evaluate the reasoning behind the students' (N = 8) performance, i.e., to map the strategies they used and problems they faced when solving the tasks. The…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Science Process Skills, Chemistry, Scientific Concepts
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Fendos, Justin – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
IUPAC nomenclature competence (INC)--defined as the ability to name chemical structures using IUPAC rules and draw structures from IUPAC names--is considered a foundational skill in the training of professional chemists. For students of non-European language background, the challenge of acquiring INC is often complicated by the fact that IUPAC…
Descriptors: Naming, Identification, Molecular Structure, Science Process Skills
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Park, Ellane J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2019
With the rapidly growing field of nanotechnology, there has been a pressing need to teach non-science undergraduate majors how to critically interpret science in popular media and news sources. The present work introduces students to chemistry concepts through the lens of relatable nanotechnology applications, including electronics, medicine,…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills
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Bodé, Nicholas E.; Flynn, Alison B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
Organic synthesis problems require the solver to integrate knowledge and skills from many parts of their courses. Without a well-defined, systematic method for approaching them, even the strongest students can experience difficulties. Our research goal was to identify the most successful problem-solving strategies and develop associated teaching…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Problem Solving, College Science, Undergraduate Students
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Jafari, Mina; Welden, Alicia Rae; Williams, Kyle L.; Winograd, Blair; Mulvihill, Ellen; Hendrickson, Heidi P.; Lenard, Michael; Gottfried, Amy; Geva, Eitan – Journal of Chemical Education, 2017
In this paper, we report on the implementation of a novel compute-to-learn pedagogy, which is based upon the theories of situated cognition and meaningful learning. The "compute-to-learn" pedagogy is designed to simulate an authentic research experience as part of the undergraduate curriculum, including project development, teamwork,…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Chemistry, Teaching Methods, Simulation
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Fitzgerald, Neil; Li, Luisa – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
An undergraduate analytical chemistry course has been adapted to a flipped course format. Course content was provided by video clips, text, graphics, audio, and simple animations organized as concept maps using the cloud-based presentation platform, Prezi. The advantages of using Prezi to present course content in a flipped course format are…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Courseware, Concept Mapping, Course Content
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Gal, Ya'akov; Uzan, Oriel; Belford, Robert; Karabinos, Michael; Yaron, David – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
A process for analyzing log files collected from open-ended learning environments is developed and tested on a virtual lab problem involving reaction stoichiometry. The process utilizes a set of visualization tools that, by grouping student actions in a hierarchical manner, helps experts make sense of the linear list of student actions recorded in…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Laboratory Experiments, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
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Southam, Daniel C.; Lewis, Jennifer E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2013
A group theory course for chemists was taught entirely with process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) to facilitate alternative strategies for learning. Students completed a test of one aspect of visuospatial aptitude to determine their individual approaches to solving spatial tasks, and were sorted into groups for analysis on the basis of…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Inquiry, Teaching Methods
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Richards-Babb, Michelle; Curtis, Reagan; Smith, Valerie J.; Xu, Mingming – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
We examined the use of problem solving videos (PSVs) as a substitute for general chemistry exam review sessions. We investigated student perceptions of course aspects regarding usefulness for supporting their learning of chemistry content. We also examined "how" students used the PSVs to further their learning. Students ranked the PSVs…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Chemistry, Video Technology, Learning Activities
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Gonza´lez, Maritza Lau; Haza, Ulises Ja´uregui; Gramagtes, Aurora Pe´rez; Leo´n, Gloria Farin~as; Le Bolay, Nadine – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
A combination of regular classroom teaching with the use of resources available on the Moodle platform has been designed to foster the development of skills for learning to learn for students in an undergraduate general chemistry course. The use of the Moodle platform essentially aimed at strengthening the students' prior knowledge of…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Undergraduate Students, Learning Strategies, Learning Processes
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Rickey, Dawn; Stacy, Angelica M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2000
Explains why it is important for chemistry educators to know about metacognition, provides some examples to illustrate main points, and discusses some instructional tools that have been employed to promote metacognition in introductory science courses. (Contains over 50 references.) (WRM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Higher Education, Learning Processes
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Middlecamp, Catherine; Kean, Elizabeth – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes three types of chemical content, learning strategies for each type, and methods of teaching students to use the appropriate strategies. Provides suggestions for improving students' ability to learn. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Creative Thinking
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Dimitrov, Roumen Ivanov; Mateeva, Boyanka Tsankova – Journal of Chemical Education, 1997
Lists 36 topics that may optimize the effectiveness of teaching and learning in the scientific disciplines at the university level. Topics are related to planning for instruction, the role of a syllabus in guiding instruction, and interaction strategies. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Curriculum, Educational Strategies, Higher Education
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Waddell, Thomas G.; Rybolt, Thomas R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Presents the ninth story in a series of chemical mysteries with emphasis on forensic chemistry, physical properties, and qualitative organic analysis. The mystery centers around the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies
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