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Coordinating mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking addresses existing gaps in the development of scientific and engineering reasoning within chemistry education. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore how mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking can be effectively integrated into chemistry education.

June 7, 2026Chemistry Education Research and PracticeOpen Access

Coordinating Mechanistic Reasoning and Systems Thinking in Chemistry Education

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This research aims to explore how mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking can be effectively integrated into chemistry education.
Review of current literature on mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking in STEM education.
Assessment of instructional strategies that incorporate these reasoning forms into chemistry courses.
Identified key strategies for integrating mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking into chemistry curricula.
Demonstrated a positive correlation between the use of these methods and student engagement in chemistry.

Implication

Research demonstrates the role of mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking in chemistry education, suggesting integration enhances learning.

Abstract

Mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking are widely recognized as central forms of scientific and engineering reasoning in chemistry and across STEM disciplines. However, research on their development in science courses...

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Vicente Talanquer (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250baa7def13d035e1ba30 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6rp00160b

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Research demonstrates the role of mechanistic reasoning and systems thinking in chemistry education, suggesting integration enhances learning.

Coordinating Mechanistic Reasoning and Systems Thinking in Chemistry Education

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Coordinating Mechanistic Reasoning and Systems Thinking in Chemistry Education

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