Bringing Researchers and Practitioners Together: On the Aims of a Research Network in Organic Chemistry Education

• Nicole Graulich ^[6] ; Sascha Bernholt ^[1] ; Marc Rodemer ^[2] ; Cornelia Borchert ^[7] ; Michael Giese ^[2] ; Richard Göttlich ^[6] ; Sebastian Habig ^[8] ; Jolanda Hermanns ^[3] ; Felix Ho ^[4] ; Sebastian Hütgens ^[5] ; Leonie Lieber ^[6] ; Arne Lützen ^[5] ; Benjamin Pölloth ^[9] ; Katrin Schüßler ^[2] ; Stefanie Schwedler ^[7]
  1. [1] Kiel University

     Kiel University

     Kreisfreie Stadt Kiel, Alemania

     
  2. [2] University of Duisburg-Essen

     University of Duisburg-Essen

     Kreisfreie Stadt Essen, Alemania

     
  3. [3] University of Potsdam

     University of Potsdam

     Kreisfreie Stadt Potsdam, Alemania

     
  4. [4] Uppsala University

     Uppsala University

     Uppsala domkyrkoförs., Suecia

     
  5. [5] University of Bonn

     University of Bonn

     Kreisfreie Stadt Bonn, Alemania

     
  6. [6] Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany
  7. [7] University of Bielefeld, Germany
  8. [8] Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
  9. [9] Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Germany

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• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 101, Nº 9, 2024, págs. 4011-4017
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Given current social and ecological challenges such as climate change, energy supply, and e-mobility, the training of future generations of chemists will play a key role in preparing them for future demands and enabling them to develop innovative solutions for current and future problems. However, given the persistent perception of chemistry courses as challenging, the largely consistent high dropout rates in these courses, and the increasing demand for well-trained chemistry graduates, it seems necessary to pursue more coordinated research efforts to support students’ chemistry learning at the university level and to increase the professionalization of instructors to improve the quality of teaching. In this communication, we outline the aims of a research network funded by the German Research Foundation and the growing need for increased collaborative research activities in higher education in the field of academic chemistry training as a blueprint for others in the community. We outline our objectives along four topics to address structured and systematic research efforts in organic chemistry education and teaching at the university level. A focus is placed on organic chemistry, as this discipline can provide a clear subject-specific lens but also allows a systemic perspective, which can serve as a model for other areas of chemistry and other natural sciences at universities.