Thermochemistry in Primary School Education with IBSE
In our article, we discuss problems connected with teaching methods at Slovak elementary schools in the area of teaching the topic “Termochémia”. The main aim of our research was to find out if the pupils are able to understand the basics of exothermic and endothermic reactions, when the Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE) method is used in chemistry lessons. IBSE is based on the active involvement of the pupil in the teaching process. When choosing this method, we also proceed from the Model of Educational Reconstruction, based on the preconceptions, and the primary experience of a pupil with a concept. In accordance with the IBSE method, we designed worksheets for pupils on the topic Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions. The obtained results were evaluated by both qualitative and quantitative methods. With hindsight, we tested the pupils’ obtained knowledge by a didactic test. The results indicate the pupils are able to derive knowledge from their own experience; they can create hypotheses, evaluate observed processes and conclude. The pupils were active in this type of class, asking their own questions, observing and exploring. The teachers who were observers rated the activity positively also. According to the results of the didactic test the obtained knowledge is also of a long-term character to some degree.
IBSE, Thermochemistry, primary schools, Model of Educational Reconstruction
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