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Theme-based modular approach for delivering the undergraduate analytical chemistry curriculum

Theme-based modular approach for delivering the undergraduate analytical chemistry curriculum Anal Bioanal Chem (2008) 392:1–8 DOI 10.1007/s00216-008-2240-4 ABCS OF TEACHING ANALYTICAL SCIENCE Theme-based modular approach for delivering the undergraduate analytical chemistry curriculum Michael Samide & Olujide Akinbo Published online: 9 July 2008 Springer-Verlag 2008 Introduction and others. The commonalities of these approaches lie in their philosophy of active student participation in the entire Since the later part of the twentieth century, educational educational process of teaching and learning [3]. focus has shifted from acquisition of literacy skills only There has been much debate on the strengths and the (simple reading, writing, and calculating skills) to inclusion flaws of these two pedagogical approaches. For example, a of critical reading and thinking, clear and persuasive strength of the traditional approach is its focus on content communication, and problem-solving skills [1]. In 1996, coverage and grounding in the fundamentals. However, in the Advisory Committee to the National Science Founda- the process it inadvertently overlooks the development of tion Directorate for Education and Human Resources the thought process (critical thinking) and professional released a report of the review of undergraduate education skills, which are both important for the student’s future in science, mathematics, and engineering titled Shaping the endeavors in the chemical industry http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Springer-Verlag
Subject
Chemistry; Ecotoxicology; Physical Chemistry ; Inorganic Chemistry ; Food Science ; Analytical Chemistry
ISSN
1618-2642
eISSN
1618-2650
DOI
10.1007/s00216-008-2240-4
pmid
18612629
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Abstract

Anal Bioanal Chem (2008) 392:1–8 DOI 10.1007/s00216-008-2240-4 ABCS OF TEACHING ANALYTICAL SCIENCE Theme-based modular approach for delivering the undergraduate analytical chemistry curriculum Michael Samide & Olujide Akinbo Published online: 9 July 2008 Springer-Verlag 2008 Introduction and others. The commonalities of these approaches lie in their philosophy of active student participation in the entire Since the later part of the twentieth century, educational educational process of teaching and learning [3]. focus has shifted from acquisition of literacy skills only There has been much debate on the strengths and the (simple reading, writing, and calculating skills) to inclusion flaws of these two pedagogical approaches. For example, a of critical reading and thinking, clear and persuasive strength of the traditional approach is its focus on content communication, and problem-solving skills [1]. In 1996, coverage and grounding in the fundamentals. However, in the Advisory Committee to the National Science Founda- the process it inadvertently overlooks the development of tion Directorate for Education and Human Resources the thought process (critical thinking) and professional released a report of the review of undergraduate education skills, which are both important for the student’s future in science, mathematics, and engineering titled Shaping the endeavors in the chemical industry

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Analytical and Bioanalytical ChemistrySpringer Journals

Published: Jul 9, 2008

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