Douglas Lynch publishes article in the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Dr. Douglas Lynch, Professor and Chair of the Education Department and Dr. Hernando Trujillo, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Wilkes University have recently published Motivational Beliefs and Learning Strategies in Organic Chemistry in the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education (2011) 9: 1351-1365.

The study continues Dr. Lynch’s line of research regarding the association between motivational beliefs, learning strategies, and academic performance in challenging college courses.  Key results identified patterns associated between course grades and self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and student sense of control.  Test anxiety and extrinsic motivation were negatively associated with grades.  As with his previous research, gender differences were pronounced.   The notable gender difference suggests that female chemistry students may especially profit from focused faculty intervention. 

About the 91AV

The 91AV is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.