Teaching Concepts in Beginning Chemistry with Simple Exploratory Experiments

Lee D. Hansen , Judy L. Garner , Byron J. Wilson , Coran L. Cluff and Francis R. Nordmeyer
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (9), p 840
DOI: 10.1021/ed073p840
Publication Date (Web): September 1, 1996

Abstract

An open laboratory with guided discovery experiences significantly improves student attitudes about beginning chemistry when used to supplement course lectures. The exploratory concept is an incremental approach that does not require significant new equipment, laboratory space, or changes in course materials.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Learning Theories
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