demystifying-organic-chemistry-with-skills-based-active-learning
September 10, 2019
A Skills-Based Approach to Teaching and Learning Organic Chemistry
Description: A common experience for many students navigating organic chemistry for the first time is one fraught with anxiety and confusion as they attempt to pass the course by memorizing and regurgitating concepts. However, instructors know this strategy is a formula for failure. But how can you break these bad habits and get your students on the right track from the start? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:
- Focus on practical skills in order to move students from memorizing to problem-solving
- Provide students with opportunities for self-assessment
- Use support from the textbook and online resources
- Implement active learning strategies in your classroom
Speaker:
Laurie Starkey earned her Ph.D. in organic chemistry at UCLA and her B.S. in chemistry from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. She has been teaching at Cal Poly Pomona since 1996. Laurie received the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2013 and is an advisor to Cal Poly’s chemistry club, the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS), the Pre-Optometry Club, and the Pre-Dental Society.
