Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal
Vol-03, Issue-03 (July-Sep 2024)
An International scholarly/ academic journal, peer-reviewed/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2959-1376
Effect of Concept Based Cartoons as art integration on Alternative Concepts in Chemical Bonding
Kumar, Sandeep
Professor of Chemistry, and ‘by courtesy of Psychology’ School of Applied and Behavioral Sciences, NIILM University Kaithal India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7735
Subject: Science Education / Chemistry / Pedagogy
Page No: 286–302
Received: Mar 12, 2024
Accepted: May 10, 2024
Published: July 01, 2024
Thematic Classification: Chemical Bonding, Concept-based Cartoons, Art Integration, Chemistry Pedagogy, Alternative Conceptions, Instructional Media.
Abstract
This study is carried out to investigate and analyze the effect of art integration in chemistry curriculum by concept-based cartoons integrated in the context based chemical concepts learning approach on class 9th students’ alternative concepts in chemical bonding. The study was conducted with 45 students of grade 9, within a non-equivalent pretest-posttest group design (NEGD). A chemical bonding concept test conducted to gather the data with 16 multiple choice question (MCQs), and to probe their conceptions, a clinical interview with 5 open ended questions was used. Interview questions and MCQs were based on the same alternative concepts. The study concluded with a positive effect of context-based approach on the remediation of chemical bonding alternative conception. Although concepts-based cartoons found powerful tools and most helpful in resolving alternative concepts in chemical bonding but the study suggest to use more than one intervention for the remediation of alternative conception in chemical education.
Keywords: chemical bonding, context-based approach, alternative concepts, concept-based cartoons
Impact Statement
Context based approach is widely used in innovative pedagogy in chemistry teaching learning. It helps to nail the chemistry abstract concept with real life situations which ultimately give better retention. Art integration in context-based approach further support the retention and relevancy of the conception. This study focusses on the impact of concept-based cartoon on the learning and retention of chemical conception in chemical bonding. This study supports the integration of art in chemical abstract conception as pedagogical tool.
About author
Dr Sandeep Kumar, Professor of Chemistry, and ‘by courtesy of Psychology’ School of Applied and Behavioral Sciences, NIILM University Kaithal India
Dr Sandeep Kumar have more than one decade experience in teaching, research, curriculum development, counselling and leadership. His areas of interest are chemical education, research, behavioural science, teacher education and practices. As resource person, he has conducted more than 225 training programs for the school and higher education teachers. He has been awarded with numerous prestigious National and International Awards. He has participated and presented research articles in more than 200 National and International conferences. He has been invited as keynote speaker, guest of honour, conference chair, and resources person in various National and International Conferences. He is associated with various National and International Organizations.
Cite this Article
APA 7th Style: Kumar, S. (2024). Effect of concept based cartoons as art integration on alternative concepts in chemical bonding. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(03), 286–302. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7735
Chicago 17th Style: Kumar, Sandeep. “Effect of Concept Based Cartoons as Art Integration on Alternative Concepts in Chemical Bonding.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 3, no. 3 (2024): 286–302. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7735.
MLA 9th Style: Kumar, Sandeep. “Effect of Concept Based Cartoons as Art Integration on Alternative Concepts in Chemical Bonding.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 3, 2024, pp. 286-302, https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7735.
Statements & Declarations
Review Method: This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by independent experts in Chemical Education and Cognitive Psychology to evaluate the effectiveness of art-integrated pedagogy in addressing misconceptions (alternative concepts) in molecular chemistry.
Competing Interests: The author Sandeep Kumar declares that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the psychological assessment of the educational interventions.
Funding: This research was supported by the School of Applied and Behavioral Sciences, NIILM University, Kaithal. No specific external grants or commercial funding from educational publishing firms were received for this study.
Data Availability: The analysis is based on experimental data comparing traditional lecture methods with concept-based cartoon interventions. The manuscript includes statistical data on student achievement and the reduction of conceptual errors in chemical bonding.
License: Effect of Concept Based Cartoons as art integration on Alternative Concepts in Chemical Bonding © 2024 by Sandeep Kumar is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).
Ethics Approval: The study involved human participants (students). Informed consent was obtained, and the research protocol was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of NIILM University, ensuring that the psychological and educational interventions adhered to ethical standards for pedagogical research.
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