ERIC Number: EJ1192859
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Oct
Pages: 17
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ISSN: EISSN-1756-1108
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Using 3D Printed Physical Models to Monitor Knowledge Integration in Biochemistry
Babilonia-Rosa, Melissa A.; Kuo, H. Kenny; Oliver-Hoyo, Maria T.
Chemistry Education Research and Practice, v19 n4 p1199-1215 Oct 2018
Noncovalent interactions determine the three-dimensional structure of macromolecules and the binding interactions between molecules. Students struggle to understand noncovalent interactions and how they relate to structure-function relationships. Additionally, students' difficulties translating from two-dimensional representations to three-dimensional representations add another layer of complexity found in macromolecules. Therefore, we developed instructional resources that use 3D physical models to target student understanding of noncovalent interactions of small molecules and macromolecules. To this effect, we monitored indicators of knowledge integration as evidenced in student-generated drawings. Analysis of the drawings revealed that students were able to incorporate relevant conceptual features into their drawings from different sources as well as present their understanding from different perspectives.
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Visual Aids, Science Instruction, Freehand Drawing, College Science, Introductory Courses, Nonmajors, College Students, Molecular Structure, Instructional Materials, Instructional Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: DUEIUSE1500286