Addressing the learning of chemistry at undergraduate level: towards the development of independent learning

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A key focus of education is to encourage and provide opportunities for learning. Recent research in science education has identified challenges in teaching and learning of science such as declining student engagement, provision of appropriate assessment and transition between various stages of formal education. This study addresses these challenges. Firstly, the students’ profiles was determined both as the student entered university and then as they progressed through their study. The profile includes an indication of the students’ motivation, their preparedness for university, their expectations of university, their interaction with learning supports and their approaches to learning at university. \nIn this study, varied and changing student profiles have been observed. It has been shown that factors including student ‘interest’, ‘learning responsibilities’, ‘student attendance’ and their ‘approaches to learning’ are positively correlated with academic achievement. It has also been s

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