About the Book

Chemistry Teaching

In recent years, there has been a wide spread support around the world for reforming science education in general and chemistry teaching in particular. The need for scientifically literate citizens on one hand and reducing the shortage in personal interested in careers in science and engineering on the other hand are the key goals for this reform. In the beginning of the 21st century the need in both fields was supported by several comprehensive reports regarding the state of science education in many countries. This book does not focus on all the various kinds of knowledge a teacher needs for effective chemistry teaching. The premise behind this book is to help to develop the (prospective) teachers' PCK, their Pedagogical Content Knowledge related to the field of chemistry education. CONTENTS : (1) Teaching of Chemistry - Logical or Psychological (2) Guidelines for Teachers (3) Making Chemistry Teaching Relevant (4) Enriching the Teaching of Chemistry (5) How to Allocate the Chemistry Curriculum between Science and Society (6) Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities.