Course: Didactics of Chemistry II

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Course title Didactics of Chemistry II
Course code KCH/DI2BB
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Svoboda Lubomír, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Didactic analysis of learning theme Material properties 2. Didactic analysis of learning theme Mixtures 3. Didactic analysis of learning theme Solutions 4. Didactic analysis of learning themes Water and Air 5. Didactic analysis of learning themes Atoms and molecules, Elements 6. Didactic analysis of learning theme Hydrogen 7. Didactic analysis of learning theme Metals 8. Didactic analysis of learning theme Important non-metals and semi-metals 9. Didactic analysis of learning themes Chemical bond 10. Didactic analysis of learning theme Nomenclature of inorganic chemistry 11. Didactic analysis of learning theme Elementary law of natures 12. Didactic analysis of learning theme Chemical reactions and equations 13. Didactic analysis of learning themes Oxides, Sulphides 14. Didactic analysis of learning theme Halogenides

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Monitoring, Demonstration, Projection, Skills training
  • Preparation for classes - 13 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is teacher's training in the practical applications of knowledge that were learnt in previously courses of didactic of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on didactic methodology of general and inorganic chemistry under an education condition.
Graduates are able to make sense of basic methods of effective education of general and inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites
Introductory courses in psychology and pedagogics completed in Bachelor´s degree. Secondary school chemistry.
KCH/DIC1B

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Hospitace

Commanding of the basics of selected parts of didactic of general and inorganic chemistry with respect to the necessary understanding of general didactic of chemistry. All materials related to the lessons of science didactics (e.g. seminar theses and essays, projects, literature reviews etc.) are summed at the preservice teacher's portfolio which reflects professional skills and experience.
Recommended literature
  • Beneš P. a kol. Základy chemie 1. FORTUNA Praha, 2005. ISBN 978-80-7168-720-7.
  • Čipera J., Svoboda L. Didaktika chemie II. JU ČB, 2001. ISBN 80-7040-478-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher training in chemistry (2) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teacher training in chemistry (2) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter