Microscale chemistry: Simplified practical to enhance understanding
Event Information
About this event
Chemistry is a practical subject. Experimentation gives chemistry its identity, and when used effectively is a good way to embed concepts and theories.
Join us for a live interactive session that explores the value of Microscale chemistry as well as considering how it can be most effectively employed in the classroom to complement and enhance conceptual learning.
For more information on this and any other RSC education event, please visit edu.rsc.org/events, where you will find links to both primary and secondary education sessions.
Aims
- To explore the concept and benefits of microscale chemistry and how this can be used to manage cognitive load and enhance learning.
How
We will explore the concept of microscale chemistry and consider its application to focus and maximise leaning and understanding. These concepts will be demonstrated using the examples of microscale titration and electrolysis.
Outcomes
By the end of the session, you will:
- Be familiar with the concept and benefits of microscale chemistry.
- Have an understanding of how to prepare and set up some microscale experiments to benefit learning.
Format of the session
This session will contain a presentation, online task & demonstration and time for reflection, discussions and any questions.
We strongly encourage that you use a laptop/tablet to get the most out of this session. This is a fully funded event aimed at anyone teaching or supporting secondary science. Please share it with anyone who would find it useful.
Motivation for this session
Microscale chemistry is a method of reducing the cost and time associated with practical science. When used effectively it can also be an invaluable tool for reducing cognitive load and focusing learning of concepts to complement theoretical learning, increasing understanding and application of chemistry concepts and ultimately improving student outcomes
Professional development standards
This session is part of a sustained and flexible programme of activities offered by Royal Society of Chemistry. The session will encourage reflective discussion and employs a range of delivery styles. This session is heavily informed by education research and evidence based teaching. Our evaluation process before, during and after is rigorous to ensure that we can measure the impact of our work. We aim this session to be inclusive for all.
Organiser Rizwana Alvi: Education Coordinator, East
Organiser of Microscale chemistry: Simplified practical to enhance understanding
Rizwana Alvi is an Education Coordinator for the Royal Society of Chemistry, based in the East of England. She has extensive experience, as a science communicator, supporting schools and teachers of chemistry.
To contact Rizwana directly, please email her at alvir@rsc.org .
Rizwana is part of a larger team that works across the whole of the UK and Ireland. To find out more about the work the Education coordinators do, and to see other events organised by the team, visit the RSC’s Education website.
