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195TH 2YC3 WESTERN CONFERENCE
AtMircosta CollegeMarch 30, 2012
INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES IN TEACHING CHEMISTRY
Ngozi M. OnyiaRockland Community College,
Suffern, NY
EFFECTIVE TEACHING INVOLVES
Faculty member must always be engaged in improving their knowledge and skills in their field.
Possess pedagogical content knowledge which;
Focus on the communication between teacher and student
Direct relationship with subject matter
EFFECTIVE TEACHING INVOLVES
Being aware of different types of instructional materials
Being aware of student strengths and weaknesses
Building on and adapting curriculum that has proven to be effective
INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONALAPPROACHES
Interactive lectures using personal response systems
Group problem solving using (POGIL) Students participation in classes Conduct experiments to learn first
hand about science methods and experimentation (LabSkills)
INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES
Using computer-assisted learning Web-based learning Virtual laboratories Audiovisual aids (video-based
demonstrations) Others
INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES
Online Web learning; OWL (Cengage Learning) Labskills (Cengage Learning) MasteringChemistry (Pearson) WileyPlus (Wiley) SmartWork (Norton) Sapling Learning (Sapling Learning INC.) ALEKS (ALEKS Corporation) Others
OWL
OWL is the only online learning and assessment system developed by chemistry instructors specifically for teaching chemistry
OWL
Developed by teaching chemists OWL is a powerful online learning system
for chemistry OWL engages students Assesses performance Improves learning outcomes
OWL
Online homework and tutorial system for chemistry
gives students access to the eBook for reference or study after their regular course ends or is archived by the instructor
Tutorials lead students step-by-step through a problem
OWL
Improves student learning and grades Helps students visualize chemistry and
improve problem-solving skills Allows students to work at their own pace
until they master concepts Saves time in grading homework and
assesses student progress
OWL: PRODUCT TOUR
Mastery Learning Problems End-of-Chapter Questions Simulations Tutorials Visual Exercises OWL for Organic
Chemistry
OWL: PRODUCT TOUR
Cengage YouBook Quick Prep Go Chemistry Videos Student Grade Report Student Risk Report Assignment Reports
OWL: RESULTS
Led to statistically significant improvement in student performance and final grades in chemistry
Students more likely to do their homework
Students found OWL homework problems, feedback, tutorials, and simulations extremely helpful
OWL: SUCCESS STORIES
Instructor Experience (St. Cloud State
University) OWL helps students succeed in chemistry
regardless of their background OWL helps students of varying aptitudes,
experience, and backgrounds learn concepts and boost their grades
OWL’s ability to meet students ‘where they are’
OWL: SUCCESS STORIES
Instructor Experience (St. Cloud State University)
OWL provides near infinite opportunities to practice solving problems
OWL provide immediate feedback, students can spend as much time on their homework as they need to master each concept or skills
OWL: SUCCESS STORIES
Instructor Experience (University of San Francisco)
OWL help students to become more active learners.
OWL give students get unlimited attempts at problems with immediate feedback
OWL: SUCCESS STORIES
Instructor Experience (Portland Community
College, Cascade Campus) OWL support was outstanding, patient, and
complete OWL is a powerful motivator for students
who want to improve their performance and grades in the class
OWL: SUCCESS STORIES
Instructor Experience (Portland Community College, Cascade Campus)
OWL is an important part of ensuring consistency in all our general chemistry courses
With OWL, I feel confident that students have the opportunity for learning, practicing, and receiving valuable feedback in every course
OWL: SUCCESS STORIES
Student Experience Students love OWL for its visual, active
learning style, plus the immediate feedback for incorrect answers
The OWL assignments improved my course grade because they made studying easier
The detailed hints and step-by-step solutions allowed me to gain a better understanding
LABSKILLS
Attended LabSkills webinar in Fall 2011 Attended OWL National Workshop San
Diego, CA in Spring 2012 Demo of LabSkills will go live within OWL
on April 2 Class testing LabSkills in April
LABSKILLS
LabSkills available for lab courses in Fall 2012
LabSkills is designed to prepare students For their lab sessions With pre-lab assignments that include video,
interactive modules and safety training
LABSKILLS
Online solutions to save you time in the classroom and lab and to better engage your students
Media-rich, interactive e-learning for chemistry
Built on groundbreaking best practice
LABSKILLS: PRODUCT TOUR
A networked 'Dynamic Lab Manual' preparing foundation chemistry students for the laboratory
Innovative, multifunctionale-learning tool covering core topics in experimental chemistry
LABSKILLS: RESULTS
Develops skills and builds confidence Provides ideal pre-lab preparation for
students with limited experience of practical chemistry
Helps all students studying university chemistry succeed in the lab
Extends learning opportunities
LABSKILLS: SUCCESS STORY
Gives students so much more confidence coming into the lab
Scarce laboratory time and resources are used to the best effect
It helps prepare the ground so that effective practical work can take place
It helps improve students' confidence and capability
LABSKILLS: SUCCESS STORY
Extremely valuable new dimension to the study of chemistry
By helping to reinforce; The importance of scientific rigor Health and safety While being informative and engaging
LABSKILLS: SUCCESS STORY
Groundbreaking computer program allowing students to overcome their fears by experimenting online
Students found it easy to follow Online grading More focused intervention strategy
enhances student learning outcomes
MASTERINGCHEMISTRY
MateringChemistry is the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the sciences
MASTERINGCHEMISTRY
Individualizes tutoring Improves learning and grades Provides insight into student performance Easily captures data to demonstrate
assessment outcomes
WILEYPLUS
WileyPlus builds students’ confidence, takes the guesswork out of studying by providing a clear roadmap
WILEYPLUS
Helps today’s students succeed both in the classroom and beyond
Offers depth and breadth of assessment through various problem types including;
WILEYPLUS
End-of-chapter Concept mastery Drawing problems Mechanism and synthesis
reaction practice Thousands of test bank
questions and MORE
SMARTWORK
Motivate student learning Offer additional help to students who
need it Maintain full editorial control over
questions Discourage cheating with algorithmic
variables
SMARTWORK
Encourage study and review with an integrated e-book
Easily manage assignments and grades Spend more time teaching
SAPLING LEARNING
Guarantee the easiest and most effective online homework experience possible for both you and your students
Maintain full control of curriculum Saves time Monitor student progress
ALEKS
Targets Gaps in Individual Student Knowledge
MyPie Individualized Study Plan Robust Course Management Tools Automatically Graded Assignments
ALEKS
Automated Reports Monitor Student and Course Progress Open Response Environment Avoids Multiple-Choice Questions Unlimited Online Access - PC and
Mac Compatible
POGIL
POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning)
Is a pedagogical method devised to teach process skills
As well as content using an inquiry based education approach
POGIL
Originally devised for use in teaching general chemistry
The structure of POGIL is broadly applicable in all subjects
POGIL
POGIL activities follow the structure of the learning cycle of
Exploration Concept invention and application Has a strong basis in constructivism
POGIL
Students work together in groups of 3 or 4 Students work together on activities that
are structured to help them build up a concept
Which creates positive interdependence among the students, reinforcing involvement and learning for each student
CONCLUSION
Teaching has to do with helping individuals acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes in different areas of learning
Teaching is guiding, facilitating and motivating learners
CONCLUSION
Professors are required to assists students to learn
By making the teaching/learning environment, stimulating, challenging and dynamic
Innovative instructional approaches can assist the learner reduce the monotony associated with using only the “chalk and talk” option