Teaching Introductory Chemistry using Concept Development Case Studies : Interactive and Inductive Learning PAPER
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3 At Rice University, we have used an unusual approach to introducing fundamental chemical concepts in the introductory General Chemistry course. New concepts are developed through inductive reasoning in a series of case studies. These are designed to complement an interactive or " Socratic " classroom technique, in which the focus is on active intellectual engagement of students in a discussion of chemical concept development. The methods are described in detail, and results are presented which demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach in developing a deeper understanding of chemistry as well as critical thinking skills.
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