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Student Perceptions and Successes in Various Levels of Undergraduate Chemistry Education
Author(s) -
Parsons Julie,
Schlosser Sarah
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.04944
Subject(s) - perception , student engagement , chemistry , chemistry education , class (philosophy) , mathematics education , psychology , medical education , pedagogy , medicine , computer science , social psychology , neuroscience , enthusiasm , artificial intelligence
Perceptions affect the way in which people engage in the world and with one another. By evaluating student perception in relation to Chemistry, valuable insight can be gained as to the manner in which students engage with and understand the nature of Chemistry. Student’s perceptions and success within Chemistry courses affords insight into student’s current motivation and understanding. Utilization of the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey‐Chemistry (CLASS‐Chem) administered at the beginning and middle of the semester provides insight into changes in student’s motivations and perceptions of self‐efficacy throughout their involvement in various chemistry courses. Students ranging from introductory nursing chemistry courses to biochemistry were surveyed. Comparison with student data including current class grade, male/female, GPA, and college year (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) allows for a broader understanding of student engagement with Chemistry.