Discovery Experiments as a Vehicle for Enhanced Learning

化学(12)该项目将高阶发现实验(DEXS)的概念应用到化学课程中，促进化学概念学习。这包括修改现有的说明性实验，改编文献中的新发现实验，以及创建虚拟计算机模拟的发现实验。该项目包括八门普通化学、化学入门和有机化学实验室课程以及普通和有机化学的荣誉课程。该模式还扩展到高级化学课程、非理科专业的实验室课程，以及为计划进入学院或大学的少数族裔学生提供的预科发展计划。将基于发现的实验与基于探究/问题的实验(串联实验)相结合，增强了概念理解和批判性推理能力，并提高了学生对实验室的兴趣和参与度。实验室的转型带来了额外的团队建设和教职员工之间的合作，这些教职员工负责构建该计划，并指导伴随实验室部分的讲座课程。这些材料有光盘、网页和出版物。

Chemistry (12)The project implements the concept of higher-order discovery experiments (DEXS) into the chemistry curriculum, enhancing conceptual learning of chemistry. This involves modification of existing expository experiments, adaptation of new discovery experiments from the literature, and the creation of virtual computer-simulated discovery experiments. The project involves eight general chemistry, introductory chemistry, and organic chemistry laboratory courses and honors courses in general and organic chemistry. The model is also extended to upper-level chemistry courses , non-science major laboratory courses, and the Pre-Collegiate Development program for minority students who are planning to attend a college or university. Coupling discovery-based experiments with inquiry/problem-based experiments (tandem experiments) enhances conceptual understanding and critical reasoning skills and increases student interest and involvement in the laboratory. The laboratory transformation leads to additional team building and cooperation among the faculty who construct the program and who instruct the lecture courses that accompany the laboratory sections. Materials are available on CD, web pages and in publications.