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Improving Students' Inquiry Skills and Self-Efficacy through Research-Inspired Modules in the General Chemistry Laboratory.
- Source :
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Journal of Chemical Education . Feb2015, Vol. 92 Issue 2, p247-255. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Research projects conducted by faculty in STEM departments served as the inspiration for a new curriculum of inquiry-based, multiweek laboratory modules in the general chemistry 1 course. The purpose of this curriculum redesign was to improve students' attitudes about chemistry as well as their self-efficacy and skills in performing inquiry activities. Students' ability to plan experiments and interpret data improved throughout the semester, as did their confidence in conducting research-like lab activities. Improved confidence was observed among men and women, science and engineering students, and Caucasian and international students. These outcomes are similar to those found with authentic research-based experiments. The curriculum had less of an impact on students' attitudes about chemistry. A research-inspired curriculum offers many benefits to students without the difficulties of designing actual research-based projects for general chemistry classes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219584
- Volume :
- 92
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Chemical Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101207627
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1021/ed500218d