All Higher-order thinking and metacognition articles – Page 5
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ResourceA guide to writing up your chemical science thesis
This guide aims to give you guidance on how to write your thesis so that your research is showcased at its best. It includes suggestions on how to prepare for writing up and things to consider during the final stages.
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AnalysisThe trouble with transition
Kristy Turner examines the difficulties students have adapting to studying at university
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ResourceMixing drinks
The activity uses two methods to develop metacognition. First, students are asked to solve a problem and then reflect on the thinking styles that they used. In the other method students discuss four modelled thinking styles of fictional students.
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AnalysisHow to avoid cognitive overload in the classroom
Once we identify the problems caused by cognitive overload, we need to tackle its causes in our classrooms and labs.
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AnalysisThe curse of knowledge
Tom Wilson looks at how cognitive overload puts up a roadblock to learning
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OpinionChemistry: the ultimate facilitating subject?
Kristy asks: why is chemistry such a prized qualification for entering higher education?
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OpinionIntegrating art into the chemistry curriculum
A range of possibilities for integrating art into the chemistry curriculum by means of context based learning
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FeatureThe logic of phlogiston
Despite efforts to teach logic and critical thinking in the classroom, students will often give the answer that they think is expected. Perhaps a discredited theory from the 18th century can help students see how different conclusions can be drawn from the same experiment, suggests Mike Tingle
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FeatureStudent-generated assessment
Simon Bates and Ross Galloway tell us how students can use PeerWise to design high quality and effective learning material
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FeatureJump-starting lectures
There is an emerging trend towards using pre-lecture activities to support tertiary level learning: the options investigated
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Lesson planDetermining the structure of compounds | 16–18 years
Examine data relating to the structure and complexity of compounds, including mass, infrared and 1H NMR spectra
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Lesson planHow do scientists grow protein crystals? | 14-16 years
Discover the methods and conditions used by chemical scientists to grow protein crystals in this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.
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Lesson planInterpreting rate of reaction graphs | 14-16 years
Use this lesson plan for 14–16 year olds to practise interpreting rate of reaction graphs, revising factors such as concentration, temperature and surface area.
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Lesson planAtoms and atomic structure: a ‘similar and different’ activity | 16-18 years
Help students consolidate their ideas about atoms and atomic structure, working in pairs to identify key concepts, using this lesson plan for 16–18 year olds.
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Lesson planReactions of acids with metals and carbonates | 11-14 years
Help your students unravel misconceptions about how acids react with metals and carbonates via this lesson plan with downloadable activities for ages 11–14.
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Lesson planWhat causes the greenhouse effect? | 16-18 years
Reinforce your students’ understanding of the cause of the greenhouse effect using this lesson plan with a demonstration and activities for 16–18 year olds.