Bridging the Science Practices Gap: Analyzing Laboratory Materials for Their Opportunities for Engagement in Science Practices.

ABSTRACT: Laboratory courses provide a unique environment for students to engage in the practices of scientists and develop the skills necessary for a career in science. Research has indicated that inquiry-based laboratory activities, which allow students to make key decisions throughout the laboratory experiment, provide opportunities to develop these necessary skills and practices. This study focuses on characterizing laboratory experiments used in analytical chemistry courses for their level of inquiry and opportunities for engagement in scientific practices. Data for this analysis was collected from participants of the MICRO project, a project designed to assist instructors in adopting inquiry-based laboratory experiments. Laboratory experiments used by instructors prior to their involvement in

SUBMITTER: Van Wyk AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905284 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature