Didactics of Chemistry 1

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Department of Nuclear Chemistry

Synopsis:

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the specific aspects of teaching chemistry and to build upon the knowledge acquired in general didactics.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

Curriculum documents with an emphasis on chemistry education

School-level documentation related to chemistry instruction (School Educational Programmes, thematic plans, key competencies, assessment criteria, interdisciplinary connections, cross-curricular subjects)

Organizational forms of instruction in chemistry education (factors influencing the teaching process; organizational forms of work such as individual, group, and cooperative learning)

Textbooks, workbooks, and professional literature in chemistry teaching. Information sources for chemistry teachers

Specifics of teaching general chemistry

Expected learning outcomes and the structure of general chemistry curriculum

Problematic areas in teaching general chemistry

Specifics of teaching inorganic chemistry

Expected learning outcomes and the structure of inorganic chemistry curriculum

Problematic areas in teaching inorganic chemistry

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

The student demonstrates a thorough command of secondary school chemistry knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on a pedagogical perspective on the subject matter. The student understands the interconnections among various chemistry topics, is familiar with the educational objectives of individual topics as well as broader thematic units, and is able to apply this knowledge both in teaching and in the development of school educational programmes and thematic teaching plans. The student is familiar with specific methods and forms of chemistry instruction and is able to effectively apply them in the preparation of lessons, teaching materials, and in achieving specific educational goals.

Study materials:

Povinná:

Dušek, B. (2009). Kapitoly z didaktiky chemie. Vyd. 2., přeprac. Praha: Vydavatelství VŠCHT.

Janoušková, S., a kol. (2013). Standardy pro základní vzdělávání Chemie. MŠMT.

Doporučená:

Jeřábek, J., a kol. (2017). Rámcový vzdělávací program pro gymnázia. Praha: Výzkumný ústav pedagogický v Praze, v aktuálním znění.

Mokrejšová, O. (2009). Moderní výuka chemie. V Praze: Triton. ISBN 978-80-7387-234-2.

Petty, G. (2014). Evidence-based teaching: a practical approach. Second edition. Oxford University Press.

Note:

Contact: MS Teams, LMS Moodle, e-mail

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Učitelství chemie pro střední školy (compulsory course in the program)