Writing Children’s Books to Increase Engagement in Non-major Introductory Chemistry Courses (Journal Article)
Davis, Melissa A. Mullen
Writing Children’s Books to Increase Engagement in Non-major Introductory Chemistry Courses (Journal Article) - Washington DC :American Chemical Society ,2023 - 2446-2450p. - Journal of Chemical Society, Volume 100: Number 6, June 2023 .
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Abstract: To increase student interest and engagement in introductory chemistry courses for non-science majors, we incorporated a children’s book project based on the chemistry discussed in class. Students were given agency in topic, target age range, and book format to encourage creativity, to integrate student interest and major, and to challenge communication skills. Postactivity surveys provide positive student impressions of the project. Recommendations for implementation are included.
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General Chemistry Course| Interdisciplinary Communication| Writing| Non-major Courses| Student-Centered Learning| Public Understanding
Writing Children’s Books to Increase Engagement in Non-major Introductory Chemistry Courses (Journal Article) - Washington DC :American Chemical Society ,2023 - 2446-2450p. - Journal of Chemical Society, Volume 100: Number 6, June 2023 .
***______________***
Abstract: To increase student interest and engagement in introductory chemistry courses for non-science majors, we incorporated a children’s book project based on the chemistry discussed in class. Students were given agency in topic, target age range, and book format to encourage creativity, to integrate student interest and major, and to challenge communication skills. Postactivity surveys provide positive student impressions of the project. Recommendations for implementation are included.
0021-9584
General Chemistry Course| Interdisciplinary Communication| Writing| Non-major Courses| Student-Centered Learning| Public Understanding