Teaching introductory-level, general-education science courses come with their own sets of challenges – including the promotion of active participation, the management of a wide variety of incoming skill sets, and the encouragement of a growth mindset in a course with negative connotations for many students. How can we, as instructors, overcome these additional challenges in an academic environment where the modern student has a short attention span and a need for immediate gratification? This presentation will describe three pedagogical strategies to increase active participation and encourage a growth mindset that have proven to be successful in general chemistry courses.
