Engaging students for meaningful chemistry learning through Microcomputer-based Laboratory (MBL) inquiry

Authors

  • Maija Katariina Aksela

Abstract

The Microcomputer-based Laboratory (MBL) is an example of a student-centred learning environment that provides new opportunities to engage secondary-level chemistry students in meaningful learning and higher-order thinking through inquiry. MBL promotes student discussion, planning, measuring and taking responsibility for their own study processes. MBLs support an environmentally benign (green chemistry) approach in the school by reducing the amounts of chemicals needed. This article presents a pedagogical research-based view of its effectiveness, the challenges faced when using and some tips for implementing it in chemistry classrooms at high school level.

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Published

2012-03-08

Issue

No. 09 (2011)

Section

Noves tecnologies

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