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Problem-Solving Before Instruction PS-I: A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities
Published on: September 11, 2021
Teaching troubleshooting skills to graduate students
Gina Partipilo1, Yang Gao1, Alexis J Holwerda2
1McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, United States.
Graduate students often lack formal training in experimental troubleshooting. This initiative, Pipettes and Problem Solving, teaches critical thinking and problem-solving skills for research challenges.
Area of Science:
- Scientific Research Methodology
- Graduate Education
Background:
- Troubleshooting is crucial in experimental research.
- Formal training in troubleshooting is often lacking for graduate students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the 'Pipettes and Problem Solving' initiative designed to teach troubleshooting skills.
- To provide resources for other institutions to implement similar training programs.
Main Methods:
- A hypothetical experiment with unexpected results was presented to graduate students.
- Students proposed new experiments to identify the source of the experimental problem.
- An experienced researcher facilitated the problem-solving process.
Main Results:
- The initiative provided a structured approach to developing troubleshooting skills.
- Students engaged in critical analysis and experimental design to address research issues.
Conclusions:
- The 'Pipettes and Problem Solving' initiative effectively enhances graduate students' troubleshooting capabilities.
- The developed resources can be adapted by other institutions to improve research training.
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