Using Familiar and New Assessment Tools in Physical Chemistry Courses during COVID-19

Autor/in	Bopegedera, A. M. R. P.
Titel	Using Familiar and New Assessment Tools in Physical Chemistry Courses during COVID-19
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 97 (2020) 9, S.3260-3264 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Bopegedera, A. M. R. P.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
Schlagwörter	Science Instruction; COVID-19; Pandemics; School Closing; Online Courses; Electronic Learning; Distance Education; Thermodynamics; Quantum Mechanics; Mechanics (Physics); Chemistry; College Science; Undergraduate Study; Evaluation; Methods; Student Evaluation; Student Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; School closings; Schule; Schließung; Schließung (von Schulen); Online course; Online-Kurs; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Thermodynamik; Quantenmechanik; Mechanik; Chemie; Grundstudium; Evaluierung; Method; Methode; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	A fast track into online teaching in response to the COVID-19 crisis resulted in the author learning to use online platforms and tools to teach thermodynamics and quantum mechanics courses. These resources were used effectively to teach highly mathematical and challenging concepts, as presented in this communication. Student assessment using traditional (exams) and novel (projects) approaches are highlighted, especially the use of projects that examined students' ability to apply their knowledge to solve real world problems. A survey of students' responses to online learning revealed that they felt supported during the COVID-19 crisis and the teaching tools described in this work were successful in helping them learn. These students who completed parts of the two courses in face-to-face classes in previous quarters overwhelmingly preferred in-person instruction. The pedagogical approaches described in the communication were shared informally with fellow science faculty at the college. They may be successful in teaching other chemistry courses and STEM fields. The author feels better prepared for teaching online in the future as a result of this teaching experience. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01