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Peer reviewedCase, Jennifer M.; Gunstone, Richard F. – International Journal of Science Education, 2003
Investigates student approaches to learning in a second year chemical engineering course by means of a qualitative research project which utilized interview and journal data from a group of 11 students. Identifies three approaches to learning: (1) conceptual; (2) algorithmic; and (3) information-based. Presents student responses to a series of…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Direct linkGopal, Hemant; Kleinsmidt, Jacques; Case, Jennifer; Musonge, Paul – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
Based on a purposive sample of 15 second-year chemical engineering students, this study investigates students' conceptions of evaporation, condensation and vapour pressure. During individual interviews the students were questioned on three tasks that had been designed around these topics. Qualitative analysis of student responses showed a range of…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Undergraduate Students
Gopal, Hemant; Kleinsmidt, Jacques; Case, Jennifer; Musonge, Paul – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
Based on a purposive sample of 15 second-year chemical engineering students, this study investigates students' conceptions of evaporation, condensation and vapour pressure. During individual interviews the students were questioned on three tasks that had been designed around these topics. Qualitative analysis of student responses showed a range of…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, College Students
