Exploring the connections between systems thinking and green chemistry in the context of chemistry education: A scoping review

Paschalidou, Katherine; Σάλτα, Κατερίνα; Koulougliotis, Dionysios

doi:10.1016/j.scp.2022.100788

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“…For example, substantial work on microwave chemistry as alternatives to traditional synthesis approaches is a useful platform for students to consider energy demands of industrial synthesis or as a prompt for considering the sustainability of raw materials involved in the laboratory activities (Diekemper et al, 2019). Emerging work in systems thinking (Reynders et al, 2023) provides curriculum approaches for connecting source of materials being used in the context of overall sustainability (Murphy et al, 2019;Paschalidou et al, 2022). The intention is that discussion about Table 6 Actions to take to align with Guiding Principle 5 and associated exemplary practices from the literature…”

Section: Guiding Principle 5: Include Tangible Opportunities For Stud...mentioning

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“…Promote a culture of safety by ensuring consistency in message across all dimensions of laboratory work, empowering students to take knowledgeable actions in relation to safety Formalise a framework for embedding safety culture and considerations into curriculum design and delivery (Finster, 2021) Sharing of resources and messaging emphasising strong safety culture giving students agency about their safety (Walters et al, 2017;Marin et al, 2019;Gaynor, 2021;Loughlin and Cresswell, 2021) Incorporate opportunities to discuss sustainability in relation to the conduct of laboratory work, through options of alternative approaches or in consideration material use and source Laboratory activities that consider sustainability in a meaningful way (Diekemper et al, 2019;Paschalidou et al, 2022) how to move towards more sustainable laboratory practices should not be implicit, but rather needs to be made visible to and discussed with students.…”

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10 Guiding principles for learning in the laboratory

Seery,

Agustian,

Christiansen

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Chem. Educ. Res. Pract.

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Laboratory work in chemistry has been extensively researched in the last decade but the gap between research and practice is still broad. This Perspective shares 10 guiding principles relating to university laboratory education, drawing on research over the last decade. Written with an audience of practitioners in mind, the Perspective aligns with Hounsell and Hounsell's congruence framework, so that the 10 principles consider all aspects of the laboratory curriculum: design, teaching approaches, and assessment approaches as suggested by Biggs, but additional contextual factors relating to teaching context: backgrounds of students and their support, and overall laboratory organisation and management. After discussing the rationale for each guiding principle, examples of approaches are given from recent literature along with prompts to help enact the guiding principle in practice.

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10 Guiding principles for learning in the laboratory

Seery,

Agustian,

Christiansen

et al. 2024

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract.

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“…The test typically involves various laboratory safety activities, such as using different types of equipment, handling potentially dangerous substances such as chemicals and electrical circuits. In addition, students will not be permitted to enter the laboratory until they have successfully completed the safety test. , By emphasizing the importance of safety in the laboratory, this approach helps students understand that safe laboratory practices are essential for achieving accurate results while minimizing the risk of accidents. It also reinforces the idea that laboratory safety is a shared responsibility, with students and instructors working together to create a safe and secure learning environment.…”

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From Waste Paper to Cellulose: Building Environmental Awareness by Chemical Technology from Pragmatistic Pedagogy

Chen,

Zhang,

Yue

et al. 2024

J. Chem. Educ.

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With the increase of waste paper, environmental pollution and atmospheric impact have become global problems. The cellulose contained in waste paper has the advantages of being renewable and biodegradable and can be applied to many fields to achieve sustainable development. At present, thermal management materials, as a new type of material, have been proved to have potential advantages in environmental protection and resource conservation. Thermal management materials based on cellulose can not only recycle waste paper but also expand thermal management materials to different fields. In this experiment, the senior undergraduates cultivated the awareness of green environmental protection by extracting cellulose from waste paper and then completed the construction and performance exploration of thermal management materials under the guidance of teachers. The simple representations involved in this experiment can enable undergraduates to connect with the knowledge of analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and other subjects learned in the classroom and enable students to combine theory with practice. In addition, the positive feedback received from the students indicates that the experiment effectively serves as a compelling platform for teaching polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry and closely links the latest scientific research results with the laboratory experiments of undergraduate students. This work not only cultivates students' awareness of environmental protection but also stimulates their interest in advanced materials, which can be used as a springboard for them to become material scientists in the future.

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“…Formal efforts to teach computers to chemistry students have been reported in the literature (Clauss & Nelsen, 2009; Earl et al, 1994; Grushow & Reeves, 2019; Weiss, 2017). Some recent publications explore introducing green chemistry into the curriculum with a view to prepare students for the twenty-first century (Eilks & Linkwitz, 2022; Grieger et al, 2022; Paschalidou et al, 2022). Recently, efforts have been focussed Jones (2001) discussed about molecular modelling in the undergraduate chemistry curriculum.…”

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Integrating Computational Data Science in University Curriculum for the New Generation of Scientists

Nayar.

Sunil

2023

Higher Education for the Future

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Integration of computational data science (CDS) into the university curriculum offers several advantages for students, faculty and the institution. This article discusses the benefits to students of introducing CDS into the university curriculum with a focus on developing skills in cheminformatics, data analysis, structure–activity relationships, modelling and simulation. Moreover, CDS can enable students to engage with complex chemical and toxicological data in new and dynamic ways, helping them to develop a more nuanced understanding of the potential hazards and risks associated with different chemicals and substances. On the other hand, it can foster greater collaboration between students and faculty and with external partners in industry and government. This can lead to the development of more effective and efficient toxicological testing methods and tools to screen chemicals for potential hazards and aid the development of environmentally friendly chemicals. Overall, the integration of CDS into the university curriculum will help prepare the next generation of scientists giving them a competitive edge to make considerable contributions to green chemistry, designing safer chemicals and non-animal testing methods. It will enable them to tackle modern challenges facing society including identifying safer and more sustainable chemicals and predicting the health and environmental impacts of novel chemical substances.

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Exploring the connections between systems thinking and green chemistry in the context of chemistry education: A scoping review

Cited by 13 publications

References 103 publications

10 Guiding principles for learning in the laboratory

10 Guiding principles for learning in the laboratory

From Waste Paper to Cellulose: Building Environmental Awareness by Chemical Technology from Pragmatistic Pedagogy

Integrating Computational Data Science in University Curriculum for the New Generation of Scientists

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