Байланысты: Сборник конф Фараби Әлемі 2023 химфак-печать
WHY IS THERE LITTLE HANDS-ON WORK IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM? Akhmetov A.A. Supervisor: PhD Ospanova G. Suleyman Demirel University 210310010@stu.sdu.edu .kz Chemistry is a natural science and requires both theoretical and practical knowledge.
Despite the fact that students take chemistry as one of the main subjects and even pass tests in order
to enter university, at school sometimes, simply put, they never do any work, and some chemicals
are not allowed to be used at all, although they have some importance in the reaction.The purpose
of this thesis is to show the urgency of the theme and why we should pay attention to it.
Curriculum, while this approach may have some advantages, such as providing a solid
foundation of fundamental principles, it ignores the importance of practical experience. One of the
main reasons for the lack of hands-on activities in the chemistry curriculum is inadequate teacher
training and lack of resources. Moreover, the secondary school curriculum prioritises standardised
tests and exams over practical work, which reinforces the emphasis on theoretical knowledge. This
approach can lead students to think of the subject as boring and uninteresting, which ultimately
prevents them from developing a deeper understanding of the subject and approaching it more
critically.In addition, cultural attitudes toward science education may also be a contributing factor
to the lack of hands-on work in the high school chemistry curriculum in Kazakhstan. Students may
not be encouraged to learn science concepts through hands-on experimentation, and instead are
expected to learn only from textbooks.
In conclusion, the lack of hands-on work in the high school chemistry curriculum in
Kazakhstan is a complex problem that involves several factors, including insufficient teacher
training and resources, a strong emphasis on theory and standardised testing, and cultural attitudes
toward science education. Addressing these factors will require a multi-faceted approach that
includes providing more practical training and resources for teachers, developing more engaging
and practical instructional materials, and a broader cultural shift toward valuing science education
as a means to improve the quality of life for individuals and society as a whole.
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