Active Learning Techniques to Build Problem Solving Skills in Chemistry Students

Brown, Natalie; Howe, Chloe; Jones, Graeme; Phillips, Theresa

Abstract

Through the introduction of Team-Based Learning problem classes and a ‘Purple Pens’ feedback intervention in which students write their own feedback on a mixed formative and summative class test we have been able to observe a significant increase in exam performance in Foundation Year students. Both Science and Health students improved their exam performance by 13% and 11% respectively and both interventions were positively received by students.

Citation

Brown, N., Howe, C., Jones, G., & Phillips, T. (2018). Active Learning Techniques to Build Problem Solving Skills in Chemistry Students. The Journal of Academic Development and Education, https://doi.org/10.21252/KEELE-0000025

• Acceptance Date: Dec 1, 2017
• Publication Date: Jan 26, 2018
• Journal: Journal of Academic Development and Education
• Print ISSN: 2051-3593
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.21252/KEELE-0000025
• Keywords: team-based Learning, purple pens, exam performance, problem solving
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21252/KEELE-0000025