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- A COMPARISON OF TWO COMMUNITY COLLEGE GENERAL CHEMISTRY CURRICULA AND AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED PREDICTORS OF STUDENT SUCCESS.
- Creator
- ROSEN, JOHN FREDERICK., Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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This study compared two approaches to the instruction of general chemistry. One approach was a three semester sequence in which all students, regardless of previous chemistry background, began in the first course of the sequence. The other approach was only two semesters long but required students to either have completed a separate one semester chemistry preparatory course or demonstrated prior preparation in chemistry. The Toledo Chemistry Placement Exam was used to determine whether...
Show moreThis study compared two approaches to the instruction of general chemistry. One approach was a three semester sequence in which all students, regardless of previous chemistry background, began in the first course of the sequence. The other approach was only two semesters long but required students to either have completed a separate one semester chemistry preparatory course or demonstrated prior preparation in chemistry. The Toledo Chemistry Placement Exam was used to determine whether students had enough of a chemistry background to begin the two semester general chemistry sequence. As a result of the study, future chemistry students may be placed into either the preparatory chemistry course or the two semester sequence of general chemistry based upon a prediction resulting from a composite of the Toledo exam and the reading comprehension exam score. Students with low reading comprehension will be advised to take a developmental reading course as well as the preparatory chemistry course.
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- 1980
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11760
- Subject Headings
- Chemistry--Study and teaching (Higher)--Florida
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- DESK-TOP KITS IN THE TEACHING OF INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: AN APPROACH BASED ON THE PIAGETIAN MODEL.
- Creator
- Baker, Marion Hale, Florida Atlantic University, Cook, Joseph B., Foley, Jack L.
- Abstract/Description
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Recent literature has suggested that many entering college students have not yet reached Piaget's formal operational level of intellectual development. The material in introductory chemistry, however, requires formal operational thought processes and chemistry instruction typically assumes that this level has been reached by students. The premise of this study was that if many introductory chemistry students have not yet reached formal operational levels but work exclusively at the concrete...
Show moreRecent literature has suggested that many entering college students have not yet reached Piaget's formal operational level of intellectual development. The material in introductory chemistry, however, requires formal operational thought processes and chemistry instruction typically assumes that this level has been reached by students. The premise of this study was that if many introductory chemistry students have not yet reached formal operational levels but work exclusively at the concrete operational stage, instruction should be directed toward concrete thought processes with the aim of helping the student advance from the concrete to the abstract. Desk-top kits containing chemicals, model-building materials and demonstration devices were distributed to each student during lecture. Each student handled the materials, contructed models and performed his own demonstrations as concepts were introduced. Relationships between the material or process itself (e.g., solutions or precipitation), seen firsthand, and the symbolic representation of that material or process were stressed. This study has demonstrated that, by taking into account the intellectual level of the learner, greater growth and higher achievement can result for introductory chemistry students. It has presented evidence that the Piagetian model of intellectual development is a useful approach for chemical educators to pursue. Presentation of new material in concrete terms with individual handling of materials and models and the individual performance of demonstrations can help introductory chemistry students grow and achieve. It is interesting that, while this approach may be necessary for the concrete operational members of a class, the formal operational members can also benefit from it.
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- 1977
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11699
- Subject Headings
- Chemistry--Study and teaching (Higher), Science--Study and teaching--Aids and devices
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- BIO-ORGANIC CONTENT FOR THE ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS OF FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
- Creator
- KRIEGER, PETER JOSEPH., Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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This study was designed to collect data to develop a basic chemistry course specifically tailored to the needs of the associate degree programs in the allied health fields offered by Florida community colleges. The assumption was made that many of the students have little or no background in chemistry . The paucity of chemical background was identified as deterring the understanding of physiology and biochemistry encountered in courses such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, microbiology...
Show moreThis study was designed to collect data to develop a basic chemistry course specifically tailored to the needs of the associate degree programs in the allied health fields offered by Florida community colleges. The assumption was made that many of the students have little or no background in chemistry . The paucity of chemical background was identified as deterring the understanding of physiology and biochemistry encountered in courses such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, microbiology and pharmacological studies. A questionnaire was developed to elicit faculty perception of the importance of specified topics in chemistry, specifically in preparation for physiology. Topics for the questionnaire were selected from chemistry texts currently in use for introductory chemistry, organic chemistry and physiology. The consensus questionnaire indicated a preference for minimal laboratory experience; however, comments by the respondents indicated the desire for laboratory demonstrations with hands-on experience in metric measurements. Comments also indicated a preference for providing appropriate laboratory experience during work in each of the fields, rather than during a basic chemistry course. Comments suggested that the course in basic chemistry be considered as general education credit, rather than in-house credit. Many of the respondents stated the used for updating their knowledge of topics included on the questionnaire. This study included a discussion of the expense and time required for direct solicitation. Further, it is suggested that the research be expanded to include educational institutions other than those of Florida. The suggestion of further research is made to broaden the study.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1977
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11682
- Subject Headings
- Chemistry--Study and teaching (Higher)--Florida, Paramedical education--Florida, Community colleges--Curricula--Florida
- Format
- Document (PDF)