Using interactive lecture demonstrations to invigorate chemistry lectures

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

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Published

2013-09-23