Journal article
SimChemistry as an active learning tool in chemical education
Chemistry Education Research and Practice, Vol.9(3), pp.277-284
2008
Abstract
The publicly available free computer program, SimChemistry, was used as an active learning tool in the chemical engineering curriculum at the University College of Borås, Sweden. The activity involved students writing their own simulation programs on topics in the area of molecular structure and interactions. Evaluation of the learning experience was done using interviews and by comparing learning outcomes with previous teachings of the topics. Overall, the outcome was interactively engaging group work, high quality construction of simulations, and a much better ability to explain molecular-level chemical concepts and their relations. An interesting perception that emerged during the interviews was that many of the students were unable to explicitly describe the improvement in learning that they had experienced. However, they did recognize that learning had occurred, and all firmly and positively recommended that the initiative be continued for subsequent courses.
Details
- Title
- SimChemistry as an active learning tool in chemical education
- Authors
- Kim Bolton (Author) - University College of Boras, SwedenElisabeth Saalman (Author) - Chalmers University of Technology, SwedenMichael Christie (Author) - Chalmers University of Technology, SwedenAke Ingerman (Author) - Gothenburg University, SwedenCedric Linder (Author) - Uppsala University, Sweden
- Publication details
- Chemistry Education Research and Practice, Vol.9(3), pp.277-284
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (R S C) Publications
- Date published
- 2008
- DOI
- 10.1039/b812417p
- ISSN
- 1756-1108; 1756-1108
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2008 The Royal Society of Chemistry. The author accepted version is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Restrictions on further re-use and distribution apply.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448717002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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