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Didactics of Chemistry

Code 12147
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Didática da Química
Entry requirements -
Learning outcomes At the end of the course unit the student should be able to
1 Apply knowledge previously acquired in the areas of Chemistry and Educational Sciences in the construction of didactic knowledge, in order to enable the efficient exercise of teaching
2 Critically analyze the Chemistry curricula
3 Plan teaching-learning units, develop appropriate strategies and prepare materials for the teaching of chemistry
4 Implement some teaching methodologies, namely problem solving and practical work
5 Design, plan, implement and evaluate methodologies of an investigative nature that can be applied in the teaching of chemistry
6 Reveal autonomy to deepen and update knowledge continuously
Syllabus 1 Importance of chemistry in today's society and its relationship with other sciences
2 Analysis of the teaching-learning process (brief analysis of the various components: structure, objectives, process, environment, motivation, interaction and evaluation). Analysis of concepts. Spatial models (importance and limits of their use)
3 Problem solving in chemistry
4 Methodological aspects of the introduction of Chemistry concepts at basic and secondary level
5 Chemistry, Technology and Society
6 Mobilization of knowledge and skills previously acquired in the disciplines of Chemistry and Educational Sciences for the construction of didactic knowledge: critical analysis of the curricula of chemistry and materials for the teaching of chemistry, development of strategies, planning of teaching-learning units, and evaluation
6 Laboratory classes devoted to the exploration of techniques for the introduction of concepts for the teaching of chemistry at the primary and secondary levels
Main Bibliography Janet Collins, Michael Ham mond & Jerry Wellington (2000). Teaching and learning with multimedia. London:
Routledge.
Journal of C hemical Education.
Maria Gabriela Teles Cepeda Ribeiro, Dominique Azevedo Costa & Adélio Alcino Sampaio Castro Machado (2010). Uma métrica gráfica para avaliação holística da verdura de reacções laboratoriais - “estrela verde”, Química Nova 33, 759-764.
Carl Henry Snyder (2003). The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things, 4th ed. New York: Wiley.
Joan Solomon & Glen Stirton Aikenhead [eds.] (1994). STS education, international perspectives on reform. New York: Teachers College Press
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The assessment will be continuous and will encompass a variety of assessment methods interconnected with the teaching and learning process.
The evaluation will focus on:
1. Work done by students during the semester (either individually or in group work)
Theoretical works 60%
Practical assignments 40%

Frequency in the discipline:
1. Students must carry out all practical and theoretical work
To be excused from the exam, students must:
1. Perform all proposed work, with approval, minimum 10 values.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-07-24

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