PChem Challenge Game: Reinforcing Learning in Physical Chemistry

• Tugba G. Kucukkal ^[1] ; Ajda Kahveci ^[2]
  1. [1] Gallaudet University

     Gallaudet University

     Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] DePaul University

     DePaul University

     City of Chicago, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 96, Nº 6, 2019, págs. 1187-1193
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Physical chemistry has an abstract and demanding nature, and research reveals that students hold negative dispositions toward it. The PChem Challenge Game described in this work is a board game developed to bring an enjoyable approach to reviewing quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical kinetics concepts at an undergraduate level. The game rules are neither purely luck- nor knowledge-based. Therefore, regardless of background knowledge, all students have a chance to win. As revealed by student and faculty member comments as well as survey and SWOT analysis results, the PChem Challenge Game was engaging, enjoyable, and useful, serving as a tool that provided learning opportunities. Future educational research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the game in different higher education contexts.