| Title: |
Writing Children's Books to Increase Engagement in Non-Major Introductory Chemistry Courses |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Melissa A. Mullen Davis; Kathryn Allen |
| Source: |
Journal of Chemical Education. 2023 100(6):2446-2450. |
| Availability: |
Division of Chemical Education, Inc. and ACS Publications Division of the American Chemical Society. 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 800-227-5558; Tel: 202-872-4600; e-mail: eic@jce.acs.org; Web site: http://pubs.acs.org/jchemeduc |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
5 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Chemistry; Science Education; Introductory Courses; Learner Engagement; Books; Childrens Literature; Writing Assignments; Nonmajors; Student Interests; Personal Autonomy; Majors (Students); Communication Skills; Student Attitudes |
| ISSN: |
0021-9584; 1938-1328 |
| Abstract: |
To increase student interest and engagement in introductory chemistry courses for non-science majors, we incorporated a children's book project based on the chemistry discussed in class. Students were given agency in topic, target age range, and book format to encourage creativity, to integrate student interest and major, and to challenge communication skills. Postactivity surveys provide positive student impressions of the project. Recommendations for implementation are included. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1444510 |
| Database: |
ERIC |