Process Oriented Guided Inquiry (POGIL) was used to cover select chapters in a general chemistry sequence taught during a summer term for class sizes between 55 - 75 students. POGIL exercises were used mainly to allow students to develop critical thinking skills and to get more practice with challenging problems. Following a description of the structure of a typical POGIL lesson, the benefits and challenges are discussed. Benefits include increased class attendance, and a student centered environment. Challenges include the organizing lessons for a larger class size, classroom management, and student participation.

Using POGIL in a large lecture setting: The benefits and the challenges

249th National Meeting (2015)

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