Introducing students to scientific inquiry has been
shown to enhance both critical thinking skills and
engagement in the learning process. Yet bringing
novel teaching strategies into the classroom also
requires assessment of their effectiveness for
student learning. This book presents a formative
case study evaluation of chemistry laboratory courses
which are structured with both traditional expository
lab exercises and cooperative inquiry projects.
Focusing on student perceptions of these courses,
this study illustrates how these two teaching
practices impact student learning both...