Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module consists of part workshops and part laboratory workshops. The laboratory workshops focus on developing an understanding of particular concepts in chemistry through laboratory activities. Basic skills will be enhanced through their application in problem solving practical tasks. The focus of the workshops is on developing the pedagogical content knowledge necessary to communicate and teach chemistry. Common misconceptions will be explored and identified and strategies discussed to understand their development. Strategies to assess a range of learning outcomes will be explored. An integral part of this module will be exploring how concepts are linked and identifying threshold concepts. This module will link the theoretical education modules to classroom practice in chemistry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Undertake selected chemistry experiments relevant to chemistry education 2. Identify and develop strategies to deal with common student misconceptions in chemistry 3. Develop suitable investigations in chemistry 4. Discuss strategies specifically useful in chemistry teaching 5. Analyse assessments to determine the learning shown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Laboratory workshopsInvestigations in chemistry teaching - turning laboratory activities into investigations. Conducting mandatory 2nd level chemistry activities and turning them to investigations Developing project proposal and strategy.WorkshopsTopics will include: Review of teaching and learning strategies - applying theory to chemistry teaching. Experimentation in chemistry - experiment or investigation. When ideas are incomplete or wrong - developing strategies to determine them. Developing assessments - problems or exercises Specific issues relating to chemistry teaching | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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