Aimed at chemists who teach at the high school and introductory college level, this valuable resource provides the reader with a wealth of knowledge and insight into Dr. Herron's experiences in teaching and learning chemistry. Using specific examples from chemistry to illustrate principles of learning, the volume applies cognitive science to teaching chemistry and explores such topics as how individuals learn, teaching problem solving, concept learning, language
roles, and task involvement. Includes learning exercises to help educators decide how they should teach.
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Höhe: 261 mm
Breite: 181 mm
Dicke: 21 mm
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978-0-8412-3298-3 (9780841232983)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The People ; A Framework for Discussion ; Eternal Verities ; Intelligence ; How We Learn ; Implications for Teaching ; Problem Solving ; Teaching Problem Solving ; Concept Learning ; Analyzing Concepts To Clarify Their Meaning ; Difficulties in Teaching Concepts ; Relationships Among Concepts: Propositions, Principles, and Rules ; The Role of Language in Teaching Chemistry ; Generalized Intellectual Skills ; Scientific Reasoning ; Teaching Generalized Intellectual Skills ; Values in Science Teaching ; Motivation and Chemistry Teaching ; Promoting Task Involvement and Intrinsic Motivation
