In chemistry, reasoning about the underlying mechanisms of observed phenomena lies at
the core of scientific practices. The process of uncovering, analyzing, and interpreting …

Organic chemistry reaction mechanisms are central to the discipline of organic chemistry but
challenging for students to learn and for instructors to teach. Due to the unique challenges …

Solving problems in organic chemistry often requires the consideration of reaction
mechanisms. As such, much research has been devoted to the examination of how students …

Chemistry education research demonstrates the value of open-ended writing tasks, such as
writing-to-learn (WTL) assignments, for supporting students' learning with topics including …

Constructing arguments is essential in science subjects like chemistry. For example,
students in organic chemistry should learn to argue about the plausibility of competing …

In a technology-centric world, leveraging digital tools such as chatbots allows educators to
engage students in ways that may be more accessible for both parties, particularly in large …

Reaction mechanisms are central to organic chemistry and organic chemistry education.
Assessing understanding of reaction mechanisms can be evaluated holistically, wherein the …

Building reasonable scientific arguments is a fundamental skill students need to participate
in scientific discussions. In organic chemistry, students' argumentation and reasoning skills …

A deep understanding of organic chemistry requires a learner to understand many concepts
and have fluency with multiple skills. This understanding is particularly necessary for …

The chemistry education research community values and emphasizes the role of
constructing explanations and mechanistic reasoning to support students' learning of …