Comic Zines\nas Tools for Chemistry Education and Engaging\nStudents

Use of solely language-based pedagogical\ntools in the teaching\nof chemistry can be limiting for such a practical and visual subject.\nIn recent times, technology-based learning has become much more prevalent\nfor engaging students. However, print based texts are still very important.\nComics and comic zines have been shown to be attractive media forms\nfor presenting information to students in an easily digestible form.\nTextbooks can be intimidating, and the presentation of chemistry syllabus\nwith the addition of characters and often short narratives can help\nimprove student engagement and scientific comprehension. Here, a series\nof self-made zines are investigated as tools for engaging and educating\nhigh school chemistry students (ages 16–18) in a visually appealing\nand accessible way. The pedagogic goals of the work are to increase\nmotivation, increase student engagement, and investigate an innovative\nway of delivering the science curriculum for both students and teachers.\nBoth content-based quizzes and student surveys indicate positive outcomes\nfrom zine supplemented study.