The Teaching of Chemistry

Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QCY520

 The Teaching of Chemistry I

Core

4

-

QCY521

 The Teaching of Chemistry II

Core

2

-

QCY522

 The Teaching of Chemistry III

Core

3

-
     
     
QCY520   The Teaching of Chemistry I
     
   

Basic issues, concepts and principles in chemical education.  Psychological principles crucial to the teaching and learning of chemistry.  Issues related to the organisation and implementation of the science/chemistry curriculum.  The integration of IT and datalogging into the chemistry curriculum.  The planning and teaching strategies, and use of resources crucial for the effective teaching of chemistry that includes unit and lesson planning, the inquiry approach, constructivist approach, problem-solving, expository teaching, demonstrations, project and practical work.  The management of the chemistry laboratory and laboratory safety.
     
     
QCY521   The Teaching of Chemistry II
     
   

Purposes of evaluation, tables of specifications, test construction, administration, marking, and analysis; interpretation of test scores.  Alternative assessment modes such as open-book tests, take-home examinations, concept mapping, assessment of attitudes and values, and project work will be considered.  The management, assessment and moderation of SPA (school-based practical assessment).
     
     
QCY522   The Teaching of Chemistry III
     
    Micro-teaching provides opportunities to identify and practise basic teaching skills such as opening and closing a lesson, explaining concepts, questioning and responding to pupils.  Student teachers practise the relevant skills through mini-presentations on selected chemistry topics at the secondary level.  The presentations are reviewed and critiqued by peers and the tutor.