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The Chemical Educator
ISSN: 1430-4171 (electronic version)
Abstract Volume 15
(2010) pp 264-267
Enhancing Student Performance in Chemistry for Non-Majors Using Critical Thinking and Case Studies
Joseph Bariyanga
University of Hawaii-West O’ahu. 96-129 Ala Ike,
Pearl City, Hi 96782; bariyang@hawaii.edu
Received February 10, 2010.
Accepted March 17,2010.
Published: 20 July 2010
Abstract. This study focuses on investigating the impact of critical thinking and case studies on learning chemistry by non-science majors. Assessment through pre-tests and post-tests has been used to determine the benefits of the approach. The results show that students’ basic chemistry knowledge improved significantly. In addition, student evaluations at the end of the semester indicated that the course was very exciting, and therefore students were eager to recommend the course to their colleagues.
Key Words: In the Classroom; general chemistry
(*) Corresponding author. (E-mail: aolivier@fbioyf.unr.edu.ar)
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