FORMATION OF A CONTEMPORARY TEACHING/LEARNING MODEL OF CHEMISTRY IN BASIC SCHOOL
Title | FORMATION OF A CONTEMPORARY TEACHING/LEARNING MODEL OF CHEMISTRY IN BASIC SCHOOL |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2004 |
Authors | Bartuseviča, A, Cēdere, D |
Journal | Journal of Baltic Science Education |
Volume | 3 |
Issue | 1 |
Start Page | 49-57 |
Date Published | March/2003 |
Type of Article | Original article |
ISSN | 1648-3898 |
Keywords | basic school, chemical education, teaching/learning model |
Abstract | A new contemporary teaching/learning model of chemistry in basic school in Latvia is proposed and discussed in the paper. Society’s needs, contemporary demands and sustainable development are driving forces of the model. A meaningful mode of chemical thinking, a careful and understanding attitude towards environmental processes, and skills and attitudes useful for practical life result from the application of the mentioned model. The model, together with accompanying didactical material – student’s laboratory workbook, teacher’s guide and students’ worksheets, was tested in several basic schools of Latvia. · Introduction the student into the unified understanding of intellectual, natural, and material values. · Demonstration of the student-centered approach in the teaching process of chemistry as the most effective system of pedagogical method in Latvia at the present time. · Implementation qualitative changes in curriculum, proving the significance of applied chemistry and applied skills as useful for human’s practical life. |
URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2016/987-1482419622.pdf |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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