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Montanes, M. T.; Palomares, A. E.; Sanchez-Tovar, R. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2012
The principles of sustainable development have been integrated in chemical engineering education by means of an environmental management system. These principles have been introduced in the teaching laboratories where students perform their practical classes. In this paper, the implementation of the environmental management system, the problems…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Management Systems, Wastes, Laboratories
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Holme, Thomas; Bretz, Stacey Lowery; Cooper, Melanie; Lewis, Jennifer; Paek, Pamela; Pienta, Norbert; Stacy, Angelica; Stevens, Ron; Towns, Marcy – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2010
The role of assessment in the chemistry classroom is ultimately tied to the nature of the assessments available for use. Because they provide data that can inform decisions about curricular changes, or new pedagogies, the incorporation of new assessment strategies can play an important role in how educational and curriculum reform is carried out.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Student Problems, Instructional Innovation, Chemistry
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Cooper, Melanie M.; Grove, Nathaniel P.; Pargas, Roy; Bryfczynski, Sam P.; Gatlin, Todd – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2009
Lewis structures are important for learning chemistry as they serve as an essential link between the structure of chemical compounds and their function. Unfortunately, the creation of valid Lewis structures remains an elusive goal for many students. In recent years, several web-based programs have been created that allow students to receive…
Descriptors: Freehand Drawing, Organic Chemistry, Science Instruction, Computer Uses in Education