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Philosophical Confusion in Chemical Education Research: Constructivism and Chemical Education
Abstract
The author endorses active learning methods.
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High School / Introductory ChemistryKeywords (Domain):
Chemical Education ResearchKeywords (Feature):
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This article has been cited by 2 ACS Journal articles (2 most recent appear below).

Straw Men and False Dichotomies: Overcoming Philosophical Confusion in Chemical Education
Keith S. TaberJournal of Chemical Education2010 87 (5), 552-558Straw Men and False Dichotomies: Overcoming Philosophical Confusion in Chemical Education
Keith S. TaberJournal of Chemical Education2010 87 (5), 552-558Constructivism has been widely considered the most influential perspective in science education research for some decades, and has been the basis of widespread pedagogic advice in many educational contexts. Yet it has been claimed in this Journal that the ...

Reworking Exams To Teach Chemistry Content and Reinforce Student Learning
John M. RisleyJournal of Chemical Education2007 84 (9), 1445Reworking Exams To Teach Chemistry Content and Reinforce Student Learning
John M. RisleyJournal of Chemical Education2007 84 (9), 1445One meaningful approach to demonstrate to students the value of reworking exams is to offer an incentive to do so. This paper describes the strategy and effects of offering partial credit to students who rework answers originally answered incorrectly on ...
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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