Web-based technology in a constructivist community of learners

Undergraduate and postgraduate students in chemistry, pre-medical sciences, and science education enroll in coursework which focuses on contextual learning experiences in science through supervised research. A theoretical framework of constructivism guides the learning activities in this research community, linking to students’ prior experiences and understandings within a real-life context. Three aspects that make this study different from traditional scientific research in a non-medical school setting include: