Volume/Issue :

Article type :

Case study

Page No :

104-111

Abstract :

The training of teachers at educational science faculties prepares them better to deal with class management, individualization of teaching, evaluating, problems with motivation, etc. Teachers educated at chemistry faculties have a profound and well-established knowledge in the field of chemistry, but they demonstrate limited pedagogical skills. Recently, the collaboration between chemists, researchers in chemistry education and chemistry teachers has become more intense. In 2013, the Jagiellonian University joined the 7th Framework Programme project – IRRESISTIBLE (http://www.irresistible-project.eu). The goal of the project IRRESISTIBLE is to design activities that foster the involvement of students and the public in the process of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). A case study based on the example of the IRRESISTIBLE project is presented. Some interesting results are discussed.

Keywords :

educational science, science education, teacher education

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Cite as :

Maciejowska, I., & Apotheker, J. (2015). Teacher training at chemistry faculties – mutual benefits? A case study based on the example of the IRRESISTIBLE project. Gamtamokslinis ugdymas / Natural Science Education, 12(2), 104-111. https://doi.org/10.48127/gu-nse/15.12.104