Laboratory-Based Modules in an Organic Chemistry Classroom

Timm A. Knoerzer¹ and Todd A. Davis^1,

¹Department of Chemistry, U. S. Air Force Academy, Academy, CO 80840, USA

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Timm A. Knoerzer and Todd A. Davis. Laboratory-Based Modules in an Organic Chemistry Classroom. World Journal of Chemical Education. 2022; 10(2):65-75. doi: 10.12691/WJCE-10-2-3

Abstract

Student engaged learning has been at the forefront of chemical education for the past several decades. Improving student engagement leads to increased retention of information being presented in lecture and laboratory-based settings. With this goal in mind, three laboratory-based learning modules were developed to address difficult learning areas in organic chemistry (acid/base/extractions, substitution reactions, and aromaticity). These data-driven modules focus on students using critical thinking skills to analyze data and answer guided questions in these trouble areas. The implementation of modules and an evaluation of effectiveness are presented.

Keywords

organic chemistry, lab-based learning modules, data analysis

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