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Using a Socratic Dialogue To Teach the Mole Concept to Adult Learners

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Kevin J. Longo

Learning Center, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT 06239

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (8), p 1285

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p1285

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2007

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A brief Socratic dialogue is employed to facilitate adult students' comprehension of the mole concept. Continuing education students are found to benefit from using the dialogue format to learn chemistry.

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Continuing Education

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History / Philosophy

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