2022 Houston National Conference

April 31-2, 2022

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Creative Writing Exercises in the Science Curriculum: Reaching Students with Different Learning Styles and Increasing Concept Retention

Thursday, March 31 • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322B

STRAND: Developing Scientific Literacy in the Classroom

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Creative writing assignments can better reach students with differing learning styles. The incorporation of creative writing exercises into introductory chemistry courses and their effects on student performance will be described.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Creative writing is an effective way to cement understanding of chemistry concepts; 2. Engaging in creative writing leads to better exam performance; and 3. Creative writing exercises increase critical-thinking skills.

SPEAKERS:
Donald Carpenetti (Craven Community College: New Bern, NC)

General Science Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Informal Education Life Science Mathematics Physical Science Physics STEM Grades 3 - 5 Grades 6 - 8 Grades 9 - 12 Postsecondary Presentation

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