Post-Secondary Chemistry Education in Developing Countries: Advancing Diversity in Pedagogy and Practice [Paperback]

This book considers how post-secondary chemistry education can be advanced in developing countries in order to better respond to emerging global, regional, and local needs, with particular attention to accommodating diversity and diverse learning styles.

Introduction 1. Contemporary Forces Reshaping the Landscape of Chemistry Education  2. Introducing the 3P Approach: Diversifying Pedagogy, Programming, and People for Transformative Chemistry Education  Section One: Diversifying Pedagogy in Post-Secondary Chemistry Education 3. Active Teaching and Learning Methods in Chemistry Education  4. Effective Teaching Strategies for a Large, Diverse Class of Tertiary Students  5. Transforming the Chemistry Classroom with Flipped Teaching  6. Transforming the Chemistry Practical: From Recipe to Inquiry  Section Two: Diversifying Programming in Post-Secondary Chemistry Education  7. Outside the Classroom: Authentic and Strategic Experiences to Build Transferable Soft Skills  8. Making Connections: Diversifying Disciplinarity and Embracing Emerging Paradigms  Section Three: Supporting Diverse People in Post-Secondary Chemistry Education  9. Towards a more Inclusive Chemistry Classroom: Embracing our Students  10. Towards a more Inclusive Chemistry Classroom: Supporting our Teachers  Conclusion  11.  A Look Ahead: Charting the Future

This book considers how post-secondary chemistry education can be advanced in developing countries, in order to respond to emerging global, regional, and local needs.

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