Supporting Engagement in Metamodeling Ideas in General Chemistry: Development and Validation of Activities Designed Using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning Criteria

• DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.0c00321
• Publication Date: 2020-11-03T21:44:18Z
• Authors: Jon-Marc G. Rodri...; Katherine Lazenby; Leah J. Scharlott; Kevin H. Hunter; Nicole M. Becker
• Keywords: Metamodeling

Metamodeling ideas move beyond using a model to solve problem consider the nature and purpose of model, such as reasoning about model's empirical basis understanding why how might change or be replaced. Given that chemistry relies heavily on use models describe particulate-level phenomena, developing sophisticated reflects critical competency for undergraduate students in courses. Here we set collaborative learning activities developed design criteria process oriented guided inquiry learning. The were designed general topics context engage metamodeling ideas: changeability, multiplicity, evaluation models, modeling. In addition relevant content (gas laws, nuclear chemistry, orbitals, colligative properties, equilibrium, chemical kinetics), each activity provides opportunities reason including mathematical equations graphs. As practical consideration, complete instructor guides are provided editable files.