MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS AND PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE: CHEMISTRY METHODS
AIM:
The general aim of this course is to ensure that the student teacher becomes a good chemistry teacher in secondary school. He/she should be able to impart knowledge, skills, values and beliefs in Chemistry and Science in general.
Course objectives:
- To expose the student teacher to educational, scientific and co temporally issues that affect or upon which the teaching of Chemistry is based.
- To expose the student teacher to a variety of teaching methods in Chemistry for effective teaching.
- To expose the student teacher to various laboratory arrangements for easy use, safety and security.
- To expose the student teacher to various scientific skills and responsibilities of teachers and other staff.
- To expose the student teacher to various forms of assessment and evaluation
YEAR TWO:
EDU 2105: SPECIFIC TEACHING METHODS IN CHEMISTRY
History of Science education: (4 hours)
The Nuffield project
History of science education in Uganda
Pre-colonial
Colonial and Post- colonial periods
Curriculum Development: (6 hours)
Types of Curriculum
Why develop a Curriculum?
Rationale for Curriculum development, Content, Goals, Objectives and Materials development
Methods of teaching Chemistry: (6 hours)
Question and answer
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Project
Problem solving
Experimentation
Brainstorming
Factors to consider when choosing a method of teaching
Types of Syllabi 
5hours)
Teaching Syllabi
School teaching Syllabi
Examination Syllabi
Scheme of Work
Lesson plan
Lesson preparation and Presentation
Motivation of Learners
Preparation of Practical lessons 5 hours)
Why should teachers carry out the experiment before giving it to the class?
Obtaining the correct values during experiments
The first aid box
Safety and the teacher
Teaching Practice (6 Hours)
Micro teaching
Teachers as classroom managers
Teaching of selected topics
Third year
EDU 3105: SPECIFIC TEACHING METHODS IN CHEMESTY:
Basic concepts in educational measurement: (6 hours)
Measurement
Test
Assessment
Evaluation
Why examine?
Effects of Examinations
Construction of Classroom tests: ( 6 hours)
Types of tests
Multiple tests
Short answer tests
Essay tests
The marking scheme
Scoring tests
Aspects of laboratory design: (6 hours)
Laboratory lay out
Construction of a laboratory
Equipment
Storage and stock taking
Learning resources and Materials development: (8 hours)
Teaching aids, importance, classification and use
Audio visual, Models, real objects, display boards, Projected aids: TV, radio, Projector, Reprography, extra
Duties and Responsibilities of : (4 hours)
Head of Department
Laboratory technician
Laboratory attendants
REFERENCES:
A guide to teaching practice by L.Coherr and L Marion
Micro teaching . A programme of teaching skills by G. Brown
Theory and practice of education by G.A Benuaurs, J.E. Otiende, Bro. Bisvert
Curriculum Studies by A. Urevubu
Curriculum in vocational and Techinical Education, Planning and Implementation by Curtis, Finch and Crunkiliton
Curriculum Development by George Bishop
Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Science Education by Dee Edwards, et al
Questioning and explaining in Classrooms by Trevor K
Teaching today: A practical guide by Petty Geoffrey
GOOD LUCK
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