The Paradigm
Laboratory Project
Funded by The William and
Flora Hewlett Foundation and the
University of Kansas Provost's Office
Welcome Students!
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CHEM184/185 Fall 2000
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CHEM188/189 Spring 2001
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CHEM 188 (Pilot test)
Spring 1999
This project plans to develop problem-based inquiry learning laboratories that have science majors in introductory chemistry laboratories transfer an understanding of the attitudes and methods of scientific inquiry to knowledge and experiences in their disciplines of study.
Contact:
The Paradigm Laboratory Project
c/o Dr. Joseph A. Heppert
Department of Chemistry
1251 Wescoe Hall Drive
Room 2010 Malott Hall
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: (785) 864-2379
Fax: (785) 864-5396
Email: jheppert@ku.edu
Mission
Statement for the
Project in 1998-2000
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Develop effective learning environments to support student inquiry in the general chemistry laboratory
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Design professional development for faculty preparing inquiry-oriented curricula that will hook students' interests
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Design professional development for graduate teaching assistants so they can facilitate student interest, student learning, and cooperative team work in the laboratory
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Enhance a strong, integrated knowledge base in chemistry from their laboratory projects
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Foster student understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry from their own experiences in inquiry-from designing experiments, finding appropriate reference materials, using instruments, making precise measurements, using software for data management and molecular visualization, and collaborating with peers effectively
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Enhance positive attitudes toward the value of science and mathematics as a result of student investigations
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Integrate appropriate applications of technology into introductory chemistry laboratories
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Foster critical thinking and decision-making skills