Transforming Teacher Education Through the Epistemic Core of Chemistry Empirical Evidence and Practical Strategies /

• Main Authors: Erduran, Sibel (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Kaya, Ebru (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Science: Philosophy, History and Education,
• Subjects: Science education.; Learning.; Instruction.; Teaching.; Curriculums (Courses of study).; Education-Curricula.; Education-Philosophy.; Science Education.; Learning & Instruction.; Teaching and Teacher Education.; Curriculum Studies.; Educational Philosophy.

This book synthesizes theoretical perspectives, empirical evidence and practical strategies for improving teacher education in chemistry. Many chemistry lessons involve mindless "cookbook" activities where students and teachers follow recipes, memorise formulae and recall facts without und...