Flipping Introductory Retrosynthetic Analysis: An Exemplar Course to Get the Ball Rolling

Autor/in	Parsons, Andrew F.
Titel	Flipping Introductory Retrosynthetic Analysis: An Exemplar Course to Get the Ball Rolling
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 96 (2019) 4, S.819-822 (4 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Parsons, Andrew F.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
DOI	10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00946
Schlagwörter	Blended Learning; Active Learning; Biochemistry; Student Centered Learning; Student Attitudes; Science Instruction; College Science; Grades (Scholastic); Instructional Effectiveness; College Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Aktives Lernen; Biochemie; Group work; Student-entered learning; Student-centred learning; Student centred learning; Schülerorientierter Unterricht; Schülerzentrierter Unterricht; Gruppenarbeit; Schülerverhalten; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Notenspiegel; Unterrichtserfolg; Collegestudent
Abstract	Retrosynthetic analysis is a topic that presents significant conceptual challenges to students. To enable a more active learning of introductory retrosynthesis, we implemented a flipped approach, delivered over a 4 year period, to a class size of between 18 and 29 biochemistry students per year. This provided more time for in-class peer group learning and discussion, encouraging student-centered learning; the stepwise delivery of material was designed to reduce cognitive load. We monitored course grades and assessed students' attitudes toward this course, finding a consistent motivation and enthusiasm for the flipped format, which appears well-suited to the problem-solving aspects of retrosynthetic analysis. By sharing our motivations, strategies, course materials, and outcomes, we hope that this will inspire others to develop their own courses. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01