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March 28, 2026The Chemical Educator

Use of Problem Based Learning Mini-Projects in Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Courses to Improve Student Skills

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EAEnriqueta AnticóUniversitat de GironaCFCláudia FontàsUniversitat de GironaIMI. MarquésUniversitat de Girona

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Implication

Teaching method improves cognitive skills in chemistry students, suggesting effective learning approaches.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of problem based learning mini-projects in enhancing student skills in analytical chemistry laboratories.
  • Implemented modified problem based exercises in laboratory courses
  • Replaced conventional expository laboratory exercises
  • Evaluated student skills over six academic years
  • Students developed cognitive skills beyond those attained through traditional experiments
  • Skills aligned with recommendations from the European Higher Education Area

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Anticó et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771838bbfbc51511e17e3https://doi.org/10.1333/s00897102269a
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