Do general chemistry textbooks facilitate conceptual understanding?
AUTOR(ES)
Niaz, Mansoor
FONTE
Química Nova
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2005-03
RESUMO
Research in chemistry education has recognized the need for facilitating students' understanding of different concepts. In contrast, most general chemistry curricula and textbooks not only ignore the context in which science progresses but also emphasize rote learning and algorithmic strategies. A historical reconstruction of scientific progress shows that it inevitably leads to controversy and debate, which can arouse students' interest and thus facilitate understanding. The objective of this article is to review research related to the evaluation of general chemistry textbooks (based on history and philosophy of science, HPS) and suggest alternatives that can facilitate conceptual understanding.
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