publication . Article . 2015

The tip of the iceberg in organic chemistry classes: how do students deal with the invisible?

Name: The tip of the iceberg in organic chemistry classes: how do students deal with the invisible?
Creator: Nicole Graulich
Keywords: Chemistry & allied sciences, Education, Chemistry (miscellaneous)

Nicole Graulich;

Open Access English

Published: 01 Jan 2015

Publisher: Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Country: Germany

Summary

Abstract

<p>Organic chemistry education is one of the youngest research areas among all chemistry related research efforts, and its published scholarly work has become vibrant and diverse over the last 15 years. Research on problem-solving behavior, students' use of the arrow-pushing formalism, the investigation of students' conceptual knowledge and their cognitive skills have shaped our understanding of college students' understanding in organic chemistry classes. This review provides an overview of research efforts focusing on student's perspectives and summarizes the main results and pending questions that may guide subsequent research activities.</p>

doi: 10.1039/c4rp00165f

Subjects

ACM Computing Classification System: ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION

free text keywords: Chemistry & allied sciences, Education, Chemistry (miscellaneous), ddc:540, Teaching method, Concept learning, Cognitive skill, Organic chemistry, Mathematics education, Cognitive development, Logical reasoning, Formalism (philosophy), Educational research, Chemistry education, Psychology

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