A classroom-based study of the use of a rich-task in year 12 chemistry topromote independent learning and student motivation

By Ellen Leggate

Issue 361 | Page 23 | Published Jun 2016

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Lesson study was used to investigate the teaching and learning of an organic reaction mechanism by means of a rich-task approach, and to engage teachers in the research process.

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