Journal article
Students Using Chemistry Courseware - Insights from a Qualitative Study
Journal of Chemical Education, Vol.77(2), pp.231-234
2000
Abstract
A qualitative research study employing stimulated recall interviewing explored student understanding in computer-aided instruction in first-year university chemistry. The study involving 36 students and 32 interviews covered four types of computer-based task: a simulated experiment, a supplementary experiment to a practical laboratory, a problem-solving tutorial, and an exercise using solid-state animations. Analysis of the data showed that although all students completed the tasks, they frequently failed to understand the material presented. Prior knowledge assumed in the task and lack of appropriate feedback often contributed to the task's not matching the learning needs of students. The study revealed the inadequacy of the linear instructional design of the tasks investigated
Details
- Title
- Students Using Chemistry Courseware - Insights from a Qualitative Study
- Authors
- Slavica Pavlinic (Author) - Massey University, New ZealandA H Wright (Author) - Massey University, New ZealandP D Buckley (Author) - Massey University, New Zealand
- Publication details
- Journal of Chemical Education, Vol.77(2), pp.231-234
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society
- Date published
- 2000
- DOI
- 10.1021/ed077p231
- ISSN
- 0021-9584
- Organisation Unit
- School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449125502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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