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9789400743656 English 9400743653 The purpose of this book is to present current research and thinking about teaching and learning chemistry. The contributing authors critically examine various approaches and teaching strategies based on students' active engagement. The successful learning of chemistry allows students to gain an understanding of basic concepts which are essential for chemistry. In order to lead to the desired outcome, i.e. students acquiring chemical content knowledge, it is important to make knowledge meaningful for students. In this volume researchers in chemistry and science education describe new productive strategies for teaching and learning with understanding in the chemistry classroom from elementary to university level. Based on current research data, this volume discusses the development of teaching strategies such as the role of cooperative and collaborative learning, context-based learning approaches and the use of ICT in the chemistry classroom. All chapters address specific problems in the teaching and learning of chemistry, such as the effects of active learning on students' knowledge, motivation and working memory for learning chemistry, developing predictive models in the chemistry classroom, the effect of integrating the triple nature of chemical concepts on chemistry learning. Section one focuses on the development of teaching strategies using macro, sub-micro and symbolic representations of chemical concepts and considering context in learning chemistry. Section two focuses on cooperative and collaborative learning and other current teaching approaches in chemistry education. The third section deals with curriculum reform and its impact on teachers and teacher education., This volume offers a critical examination of a variety of conceptual approaches to teaching and learning chemistry in the school classroom. Presenting up-to-date research and theory and featuring contributions by respected academics on several continents, it explores ways of making knowledge meaningful and relevant to students as well as strategies for effectively communicating the core concepts essential for developing a robust understanding of the subject.Structured in three sections, the contents deal first with teaching and learning chemistry, discussing general issues and pedagogical strategies using macro, sub-micro and symbolic representations of chemical concepts. Researchers also describe new and productive teaching strategies. The second section examines specific approaches that foster learning with understanding, focusing on techniques such as cooperative learning, presentations, laboratory activities, multimedia simulations and role-playing in forensic chemistry classes. The final part of the book details learner-centered active chemistry learning methods, active computer-aided learning and trainee chemistry teachers use of student-centered learning during their pre-service education. Comprehensive and highly relevant, this new publication makes a significant contribution to the continuing task of making chemistry classes engaging and effective.
9789400743656 English 9400743653 The purpose of this book is to present current research and thinking about teaching and learning chemistry. The contributing authors critically examine various approaches and teaching strategies based on students' active engagement. The successful learning of chemistry allows students to gain an understanding of basic concepts which are essential for chemistry. In order to lead to the desired outcome, i.e. students acquiring chemical content knowledge, it is important to make knowledge meaningful for students. In this volume researchers in chemistry and science education describe new productive strategies for teaching and learning with understanding in the chemistry classroom from elementary to university level. Based on current research data, this volume discusses the development of teaching strategies such as the role of cooperative and collaborative learning, context-based learning approaches and the use of ICT in the chemistry classroom. All chapters address specific problems in the teaching and learning of chemistry, such as the effects of active learning on students' knowledge, motivation and working memory for learning chemistry, developing predictive models in the chemistry classroom, the effect of integrating the triple nature of chemical concepts on chemistry learning. Section one focuses on the development of teaching strategies using macro, sub-micro and symbolic representations of chemical concepts and considering context in learning chemistry. Section two focuses on cooperative and collaborative learning and other current teaching approaches in chemistry education. The third section deals with curriculum reform and its impact on teachers and teacher education., This volume offers a critical examination of a variety of conceptual approaches to teaching and learning chemistry in the school classroom. Presenting up-to-date research and theory and featuring contributions by respected academics on several continents, it explores ways of making knowledge meaningful and relevant to students as well as strategies for effectively communicating the core concepts essential for developing a robust understanding of the subject.Structured in three sections, the contents deal first with teaching and learning chemistry, discussing general issues and pedagogical strategies using macro, sub-micro and symbolic representations of chemical concepts. Researchers also describe new and productive teaching strategies. The second section examines specific approaches that foster learning with understanding, focusing on techniques such as cooperative learning, presentations, laboratory activities, multimedia simulations and role-playing in forensic chemistry classes. The final part of the book details learner-centered active chemistry learning methods, active computer-aided learning and trainee chemistry teachers use of student-centered learning during their pre-service education. Comprehensive and highly relevant, this new publication makes a significant contribution to the continuing task of making chemistry classes engaging and effective.