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Book SynopsisChemistry is a conceptual subject and, in order to explain many of the concepts, teachers use models to describe the microscopic world and relate it to the macroscopic properties of matter. This can lead to problems, as a student''s every-day experiences of the world and use of language can contradict the ideas put forward in chemical science. These titles have been designed to help tackle this issue of misconceptions. Part 1 deals with the theory, by including information on some of the key alternative conceptions that have been uncovered by research; ideas about a variety of teaching approaches that may prevent students acquiring some common alternative conceptions; and general ideas for assisting students with the development of appropriate scientific conceptions. Part 2 provides strategies for dealing with some of the misconceptions that students have, by including ready to use classroom resources including copies of probes that can be used to identify ideas held by students; some
Table of ContentsAlternative conceptions in chemistry teaching; Concepts in chemistry;The structure of chemical knowledge; Overcoming learning impediments; Scaffolding learning in chemistry; Chemical axioms; Chemical structure; Chemical bonding; Chemical reactions; Constructing chemical conceptions; Index
