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International Journal of Political and Social Sciences
Vol. 8 No. 5 (2023): September-October
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HOW BASIC SCIENCE TEACHERS MANAGE CHEMICALS IN THE CLASSROOM

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  • Dr. Asmita Singh ,
  • Mr. Rajesh Prasad
Dr. Asmita Singh
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Technology, Fiji National University
Mr. Rajesh Prasad
Lecturer, Department of Primary Education, School of Education, College of Humanities and Education, Fiji National University

Published 2023-09-09

Keywords

  • Chemistry education,
  • Context-based learning,
  • Personal domain,
  • Social and societal domain,
  • Professional practice domain,
  • Scientific and technological domain
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Asmita, S., & Rajesh , P. (2023). HOW BASIC SCIENCE TEACHERS MANAGE CHEMICALS IN THE CLASSROOM. International Journal of Political and Social Sciences, 8(5), 21–39. Retrieved from https://topjournals.org/index.php/IJPSS/article/view/797

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Abstract

Chemistry is a core subject in the secondary school curriculum in Fiji and many other countries around the world. It is an important subject for both scientific and technological development. However, there is a need to reform chemistry education to make it more relevant and engaging for students.

One way to reform chemistry education is to focus on the context of chemistry learning. Context can play an important role in the usefulness of chemistry learning outcomes to the learners and the learning experiences that learners get. There are four main domains of origin of context: Personal domain: This includes the student's own experiences, interests, and values. Social and societal domain: This includes the social and cultural context in which the student is learning. Professional practice domain: This includes the context of how chemistry is used in the workplace. Scientific and technological domain: This includes the context of the development and use of scientific and technological knowledge.

By focusing on the context of chemistry learning, teachers can help students to see the relevance of chemistry to their own lives and to the world around them. This can make chemistry more engaging and meaningful for students, and can lead to better learning outcomes.

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