De Gale, StefanBoisselle, Laila N.2015-06-122015-06-122015De Gale, S., and Boisselle, L. N. (2015). The effect of POGIL on academic performance and academic confidence. Science Education International, 26(1), 2015, 56-61.https://hdl.handle.net/2139/40042POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) is a collaborative learning technique that employs guided inquiry within a cyclic system of exploration, concept invention, and application. This action research explores students’ academic performance on a unit of organic chemistry work taught using POGIL, in addition to the effect of POGIL on their academic confidence. The academic performance was measured using a summative assessment at the end of the study, while academic confidence was measured using a pre- and post-test questionnaire. A qualitative comparison to the previous term’s academic scores suggested a varied academic performance, while tests of significance indicated an improved level of academic confidence among the students involved.enChemistry educationSecondary school studentsTeaching methodsAcademic achievementCollaborative learningAcademic self efficacyTrinidad and TobagoArticle