Multidisciplinary Learning: Redox Chemistry and Pigment History

Wiggins, Marcie B.; Heath, Emma; Alcántara-García, Jocelyn

doi:10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00358

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“…In addition, the experiments reported here also describe creative and aesthetic ways to explore many concepts: electrochemistry, acid–base chemistry, thermodynamics, and chemical equilibria. Several authors have described the benefits of interfacing artistic expression into chemistry lessons, − and it is therefore no surprise that many activities have been produced toward this end. − As stated by John Moore, a former editor of this Journal , “In teaching science we need to remember that communication always benefits from imagination and aesthetic sense.” It is hoped that the experiments reported here provide another means to allow students and teachers to use their imaginations as they study chemistry.…”

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Electrochemistry with Simple Materials to Create Designs and Write Messages

Kuntzleman

2019

J. Chem. Educ.

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An activity is described in which items found around the home are used in electrochemical experiments to create messages and artistic designs. To do so, a battery is connected to wires fashioned out of aluminum foil. When these wire electrodes are touched to a paper towel soaked in fluids obtained from household cleaners or disinfectants, the resultant redox reactions cause color changes on the paper towel. For example, the reduction of water at a cathode can cause a blue color to develop on a paper towel soaked in foam cleaner that contains thymolphthalein, and oxidation of iodide ions at an anode can produce a black color on a paper towel soaked in decolorized iodine. The experiments are very simple to set up and carry out; produce striking visual results; and relate to concepts in electrochemistry, acid–base chemistry, and thermodynamics. As such, the activity may be tailored for use in settings that range from outreach events to general- and analytical-chemistry courses.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Electrochemistry with Simple Materials to Create Designs and Write Messages

Kuntzleman

2019

J. Chem. Educ.

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“…While addressing the informal REs conducted for school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) integrated curriculum, STEM driven REs have been practiced under different summer programs with the aim of promoting the students to choose STEM disciplines at universities. − STEM-driven REs is also successful in influencing students to retain their undergraduate courses in STEM majors in addition to encouraging fewer dropouts or major changes. ,, One of the main aims of subjecting students to STEM driven Research Experience Programs (REP)s is to impart the multidisciplinary relations between the different disciplines like chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, engineering, and technology that come across in each research project . The students are resultantly introduced to the benefits of the multidisciplinary approach adopted by the STEM driven REPs and training to tackle problems with solutions integrated from multiple disciplines. − …”

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The Role of Multidisciplinary Chemistry Informal Research Programs in Building Research Competencies and Attitudes

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This article is focused on the effectiveness of an innovative research-based learning model that employs chemistry-based research projects in developing high school students’ research competency and attitudes. The chemistry-based research projects were carried out as a part of an informal program, in real-world laboratories on 330 high school students from 2010 to 2020 integrating different branches of chemistry, including physical, organic, inorganic, electrochemistry, and biochemistry, in addition to other science and engineering areas. The chemistry subjects harmonize with many science and engineering disciplines, thus providing an immense research scope in various multidisciplinary topics. The data were collected using a mixed method by performing an indirect assessment on the program effectiveness, conducting surveys on students, research assistants, and the research faculty mentors involved in the program. The program was primarily successful in developing students’ research self-efficacy and fostering their research competencies in multidisciplinary science. Further research targets to analyze the long-term effect of the multidisciplinary research experiences on their attitudes toward higher education and research-oriented careers that can contribute to a knowledge-based economy.

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“…Some curricula delivered in higher education establishments worldwide focus on monodisciplinary/intradisciplinary teaching, which enables the learners/students to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and expertise in practice upon completion of their course. However, multidisciplinary, − interdisciplinary, ,,− and transdisciplinary ,,,,− teaching (MITT) is reported to positively impact affective/cognitive learning and critical thinking, ,,,, enabling learners/students the opportunity to obtain a broad general knowledge base. Such broadly based curricula are appealing to some employers because they demonstrate that the job candidate is well-rounded and capable of adapting to the changing workplace. ,− …”

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Potential for Chemistry in Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary, and Transdisciplinary Teaching Activities in Higher Education

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For some professionally, vocationally, or technically oriented careers, curricula delivered in higher education establishments may focus on teaching material related to a single discipline. By contrast, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary teaching (MITT) results in improved affective and cognitive learning and critical thinking, offering learners/students the opportunity to obtain a broad general knowledge base. Chemistry is a discipline that sits at the interface of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) subjects (and those aligned with or informed by STEMM subjects). This article discusses the significant potential of inclusion of chemistry in MITT activities in higher education and the real-world importance in personal, organizational, national, and global contexts. It outlines the development and implementation challenges attributed to legacy higher education infrastructures (that call for creative visionary leadership with strong and supportive management and administrative functions), and curriculum design that ensures inclusivity and collaboration and is pitched and balanced appropriately. It concludes with future possibilities, notably highlighting that chemistry, as a discipline, underpins industries that have multibillion dollar turnovers and employ millions of people across the world.

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Multidisciplinary Learning: Redox Chemistry and Pigment History

Cited by 7 publications

References 37 publications

Electrochemistry with Simple Materials to Create Designs and Write Messages

Electrochemistry with Simple Materials to Create Designs and Write Messages

The Role of Multidisciplinary Chemistry Informal Research Programs in Building Research Competencies and Attitudes

Potential for Chemistry in Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary, and Transdisciplinary Teaching Activities in Higher Education

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