Use of experimental kits to improve attitudes and lower repetition in general chemistry

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31908/19098367.3817

Keywords:

attitudes, innovation, kits, general chemistry, repetition

Abstract

This article develops a classroom innovation proposal, incorporating experimental activity in master classes through the use of didactic kits to improve negative attitudes toward chemistry and lower repetition in a general chemistry course. It is possible to apply 8 kits, with their development, development of guides and use, giving positive results on the attitudes towards chemistry, considering its diffi culty, the interest of chemical knowledge and obtaining an appropriate disciplinary learning. Additionally, the kits allowed obtaining a rate of loss of the course over 5% compared to 38% for the General Chemistry courses at the National University of Colombia.

Author Biography

  • Manuel F. Molina C., Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Nació en El Colegio (Cundinamarca-Colombia), profesor Asociado del Departamento de Química de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia en Bogotá, donde se graduó de Químico en el 2000, y Magister en Ciencias en el 2003. Estudió una Especialización en Pedagogía en la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional en el 2001. Actualmente enseña Química General en carreras de Ciencias e Ingeniería, y su respectivo laboratorio. Investiga en Enseñanza de la Química y actúa como divulgador de la Ciencia.

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2018-12-12

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Vol. 12 No. 24 (2018)

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Use of experimental kits to improve attitudes and lower repetition in general chemistry. (2018). Entre Ciencia E ingeniería, 12(24), 89-95. https://doi.org/10.31908/19098367.3817