University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (12): 340-345.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202404055

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Project-based Learning Implementation in Environmental Chemistry: A Case Study in “Water Environmental Chemistry”

Cuixia Xu1, Fang Qian1,3, Hui Yang1, Teng Zhai2   

  1. 1 School of Life Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Second Normal University, Nanjing 211222, China;
    2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China;
    3 Wang Jie Middle School, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2024-04-10 Accepted:2024-07-04 Published:2024-12-17
  • Contact: Teng Zhai E-mail:tengzhai@njust.edu.cn

Abstract: “Environmental chemistry” is a compulsory course for undergraduates majoring in normal chemistry and applied chemistry at Jiangsu Second Normal University, representing a crucial branch of the chemistry discipline. This study assesses the effectiveness of traditional teaching methods in “Environmental Chemistry” through a questionnaire, identifying key areas for improvement. Focusing on the “Water Environmental Chemistry” chapter, this paper explores the application of project-based learning in classroom teaching practice. The study evaluates the impact of project-based learning on the course through surveys, highlighting its advantages and limitations, and proposes corresponding improvement measures. The findings aim to offer valuable insights for teaching reforms in “Environmental chemistry” and similar courses in higher education.

Key words: Project-based learning, Environmental chemistry, Teaching reform