This course aims to identify the nature of science (chemistry) and the concept of science as a subject and method. Identifying the most important approaches and methods of teaching science in general and chemistry in particular, and identifying the goals of teaching science and how to develop them.
Intended learning outcomes
The student becomes able to distinguish between methods of teaching science: such as solving problems and discussion, defining the method and the foundations on which it is based, its types - if any - its steps and applied examples on it, the role of the teacher and the learner, its positives and negatives, and ways and means to improve it. In addition of the educational activities in teaching science: such as the laboratory, scientific presentations, field trips and visits.
Teaching and learning methods
Scientific lectures - collecting information and research papers - practical application and practicing the main teaching skills (planning - implementation - evaluation)
Methods of assessments
First written midterm exam (third week - 15%), second written midterm exam in the ninth week, 15%, Tests + simple research - practical application of one of the methods of teaching chemistry 10% - final exam 60%
References 1- Methods of Teaching Chemistry, d. Abdul Razzaq Jaafar, first edition, Juhayna for publication and distribution, 2002, available in commercial bookstores.2- Contemporary Methods in Teaching Science, d. Salim Al-Khazraji, first edition, Dar Osama for publication and distribution, available in commercial bookstores3 - Teaching Science and Scientific Education, d. Ibrahim Amira and Dr. Fathi al-Deeb, seventh edition, Dar al-Ma'arif, available in commercial libraries
