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On the Successful Use of Inquiry-Driven Experiments in the Organic Chemistry Laboratory

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Christina Noring Hammond

Department of Chemistry, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

Jerry R. Mohrig

Department of Chemistry, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057

David A. Colby

Department of Chemistry, University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (6), p 992

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p992

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 2007

Abstract

The inquiry-driven approach to laboratory teaching allows students to participate effectively in the process of science. This article provides examples of guided-inquiry and design-based experiments and explores strategies for implementing them to enliven the modern organic chemistry teaching laboratory in a variety of educational environments. We discuss factors important to the success of inquiry-driven experiments and projects in four categories of institutions, as well as the potential difficulties in implementing them, including faculty participation, TA training, post-laboratory discussions, instrumentation, and necessary background materials.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Inquiry-Based / Discovery Learning

Keywords (Subject):

TA Training / Orientation

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