REActivities

Reformed Experimental Activities (REActivities) is a guided-inquiry lab pedagogy that transforms the commonplace 3- and 4-hour organic lab periods into powerful lab experiences dedicated to enhancing student engagement, analyzing observations, and honing lab skills with minimal lab instructor training. Improving student performance in organic chemistry and enhancing student confidence relative to organic lab skills were central to the creation of these lab materials. Students will be guided through a continuous cycle of observation, reasoning, and experiment. The National Science Foundation has supported the studies for the evaluation of implementation of REActivities.