Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
chemistry, experimentation, Uganda, critical and analytical skills
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
There is a great need for students to learn scientific skills in Uganda. Very few students pass the national chemistry exams (about 40%) and even fewer go on to study science fields in higher education. The teaching methods in Uganda are a little bit old fashion where students often just learn facts and practise rote memorization. Rarely do they develop the critical and analytical skills to help them succeed in science jobs. Teachers also express that the curriculum is very theoretical, and not experimental.
Recommended Citation
Kamba, Brent ` and Nielson, Dr. Jennifer
(2015)
"Learning Chemistry Through Experimentation,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2015:
Iss.
1, Article 191.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2015/iss1/191