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This book synthesizes theoretical perspectives, empirical evidence
and practical strategies for improving teacher education in
chemistry. Many chemistry lessons involve mindless "cookbook"
activities where students and teachers follow recipes, memorise
formulae and recall facts without understanding how and why
knowledge in chemistry works. Capitalising on traditionally
disparate areas of research, the book investigates how to make
chemistry education more meaningful for both students and teachers.
It provides an example of how theory and practice in chemistry
education can be bridged. It reflects on the nature of knowledge in
chemistry by referring to theoretical perspectives from philosophy
of chemistry. It draws on empirical evidence from research on
teacher education, and illustrates concrete strategies and
resources that can be used by teacher educators. The book describes
the design and implementation of an innovative teacher education
project to show the impact of an intervention on pre-service
teachers. The book shows how, by making use of visual
representations and analogies, the project makes some fairly
abstract and complex ideas accessible to pre-service teachers.
A standalone eText version (delivered on an access card with 4
years access) of the significantly revised editions of the Group 4
Science titles in the Pearson Baccalaureate series, matched to the
latest IB specification (2014). Fully comprehensive and IB
specific, including enhanced eText access, with animations, videos,
quizzes, worksheets and other interactive content. Written by
respected authors in the IB world, and forming part of a
comprehensive offering for the IB Diploma.
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C a Preece; Illustrated by Josh Reynolds
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