The Needs for Successful Chemistry Teaching in Diverse Classes: Teachers' Beliefs and Practices

Autor/inn/en	Kousa, Päivi; Aksela, Maija
Titel	The Needs for Successful Chemistry Teaching in Diverse Classes: Teachers' Beliefs and Practices
Quelle	In: LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, 7 (2019) 1, S.79-100 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2323-7112
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Secondary School Teachers; Science Teachers; Science Instruction; Chemistry; Individualized Instruction; Teacher Attitudes; Theory Practice Relationship; Student Diversity; Teaching Methods; Learning Problems; Student Needs; Lesson Plans; Student Centered Learning; Finland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Science; Teacher; Teachers; Science teacher; Wissenschaft; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Chemie; Individualisierender Unterricht; Lehrerverhalten; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lernproblem; Lesson planning; Unterrichtsplanung; Group work; Student-entered learning; Student-centred learning; Student centred learning; Schülerorientierter Unterricht; Schülerzentrierter Unterricht; Gruppenarbeit; Finnland
Abstract	The aim of this case-study was to understand how chemistry teachers experience their work in diverse classes where the needs of differentiated teaching practices are constantly growing. The deeper intention was to perceive new information in order to develop supportive methods that could better correspond to teachers' reality. Eight voluntary Finnish secondary school chemistry teachers participated in semi-structured interviews. Four categorial distinctions for successful chemistry teaching were found according to their beliefs: 1) to have more support and resources, 2) to be able to recognize students' problems, 3) to use supportive materials and methods, and 4) to connect theory and practice with inspiring and meaningful activities. This study presents new insights about teachers' beliefs of diversity and what is needed for successful chemistry teaching. Directions for further research and practices are also suggested. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01