Using interactive lecture demonstrations to invigorate chemistry lectures

Katrina A. Badiola; Kathryn Bartimote-Aufflick; Adam J. Bridgeman; Adrian V. George; Toby S. Hudson; Chiara Neto; Siegbert A. Schmid

Authors

Katrina A. Badiola The University of Sydney
Kathryn Bartimote-Aufflick The University of Sydney
Adam J. Bridgeman The University of Sydney
Adrian V. George The University of Sydney
Toby S. Hudson The University of Sydney
Chiara Neto The University of Sydney
Siegbert A. Schmid The University of Sydney

Abstract

Demonstrations are commonly used in Chemistry lectures to illustrate chemical phenomena and as entertainment. Interactive lecture demonstrations have been introduced into first year undergraduate classes which more deliberately connect the demonstration with the course content. Through the development of worksheets, students are actively engaged with predicting, observing and explaining the results of the demonstration. Evaluation of this approach through surveys and class observation suggest that students found it engaging and effective for their learning.

Author Biographies

Katrina A. Badiola, The University of Sydney

School of Chemistry
Kathryn Bartimote-Aufflick, The University of Sydney

Institute for Learning and Teaching
Adam J. Bridgeman, The University of Sydney

Director of First Year Chemistry, School of Chemistry Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Science
Adrian V. George, The University of Sydney

School of Chemistry
Toby S. Hudson, The University of Sydney

School of Chemistry
Chiara Neto, The University of Sydney

School of Chemistry
Siegbert A. Schmid, The University of Sydney

School of Chemistry