Chemistry Methods

1. Define science and discuss its myths.
2. Write acceptable lesson plans.
3. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of teaching methods.
4. Apply conventional and innovative teaching methods.
5. Manage a chemistry laboratory effectively.
6. Apply learning theories to science teaching.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Nature of Science

   • Unit 1: Definitions of Science · 2 hours

     Define science in terms of its processes.. State three assumptions of science.. Reflect on your own way of defining science..

2. Week 2Module 1: Nature of Science

   • Unit 2: Myths and Dogmas about Science · 2 hours

     Explain myths and dogmas about science.. Explain the philosophical context of science.. Discuss the conflict between African culture and science..

3. Week 3Module 1: Nature of Science

   • Unit 3: Philosophers View and Aim of Science Education · 2 hours

     Explain the views of philosophers on what science is.. State five general aims of science.. Discuss the values of science that must be taught..

4. Week 4Module 1: Nature of Science

   • Unit 4: The Aims and Historical Context of Science · 2 hours

     Discuss the aims of science as inculcation of scientific values.. Identify values to enhance scientific literacy.. Explain the necessity of science education as problem-solving.. Trace the history of science in Nigeria..

5. Week 5Module 1: Nature of Science

   • Unit 5: The Challenge of Science Teaching · 2 hours

     Explain your role as a science teacher.. Discuss the language of science, particularly chemistry.. Differentiate among hypothesis, law, and theory..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: The Social Dimensions of Science and Barriers to Effective Communication in Teaching · 2 hours

     Explain the social relevance of science.. Differentiate among science, engineering, and technology.. Discuss the contribution of science to overall development of man..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Application of Some Conventional and Innovative Teaching Methods · 2 hours

     Outline three methods of teaching science.. State two advantages and disadvantages for any named teaching method.. Apply some of the methods to the teaching of chemistry..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Lesson Plans and its Preparation · 2 hours

     State the importance of note of lesson.. State the different parts that make up a lesson plan.. Write a good lesson plan on any chosen topic in chemistry..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Effective Teaching of Science · 2 hours

     Communicate effectively to students in the classroom.. Demonstrate competence in handling disciplinary problems in the class.. Demonstrate how you can manage the class effectively..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: The use of Chemistry Laboratory: Laboratory Organisation and Management · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning of laboratory.. Explain how to store chemicals and equipment.. Discuss how to manage both human and material resources in the laboratory successfully..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Teaching Science in the face of Scarcity of Chemicals/Equipment · 2 hours

      Explain what to do when facilities are not available for teaching chemistry.. Discuss the method of improvisation in the teaching of chemistry..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: The language of Science, Science Teaching and Textbooks · 2 hours

      Explain the relevance of the language of science.. Explain the learning situation.. Discuss that ability to learn science is not based on undefinable variables but specific influencing the learners..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Learning Theories · 2 hours

      Explain learning theories.. Discuss the importance of learning theories in a teaching-learning process.. Explain the learning theories of Gagne and Ausubel..

    • Unit 4: Piaget's Theory and Application of Learning Theories to Science Teaching · 2 hours

      Explain Piaget's theory of intellectual development.. Demonstrate the highest level of learning in problem-solving.. Discuss that Science could be taught according to fundamental structures or 'big ideas'..