Using Self-Explanations in the Laboratory to Connect Theory and Practice: The Decision/ Explanation/Observation/Inference Writing Method

Autor/in	Van Duzor, Andrea Gay
Titel	Using Self-Explanations in the Laboratory to Connect Theory and Practice: The Decision/ Explanation/Observation/Inference Writing Method
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 93 (2016) 10, S.1725-1730 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
DOI	10.1021/acs.jchemed.6b00093
Schlagwörter	Science Education; Chemistry; Science Laboratories; Theory Practice Relationship; Inquiry; Teaching Methods; Organic Chemistry; Private Colleges; Public Colleges; Undergraduate Students; Student Centered Learning; Writing (Composition); Action Research + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Chemie; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Organische Chemie; Privathochschule; Group work; Student-entered learning; Student-centred learning; Student centred learning; Schülerorientierter Unterricht; Schülerzentrierter Unterricht; Gruppenarbeit; Schreibübung; Projektforschung
Abstract	While many faculty seek to use student-centered, inquiry-based approaches in teaching laboratories, transitioning from traditional to inquiry instruction can be logistically challenging. This paper outlines use of a laboratory notebook and report writing-to-learn method that emphasizes student self-explanations of procedures and outcomes, specifically the Decision/Explanation/Observation/Inference (DEOI) method. The DEOI method fosters a student-centered learning environment but can be used with traditional experiments. Implementation results in organic chemistry laboratories at a highly selective, private university and a comprehensive, public university indicate the method helps a diversity of students understand laboratory procedures and encourages engagement in the laboratory as the method focuses on student ideas. Details about introducing the writing method to students, use of the method in the laboratory, and grading are included. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01