MPPK 1113 : Teaching and Learning Models in Chemistry

This course is design to develop students’ deep understanding on the models of teaching and
learning in chemistry. Students are required to understand child development: physical,
cognitive, personal and moral development, understanding the learning and teaching process of
chemistry. behavioral theories; classical and operant conditioning, implications of behavioral
theories in science education, cognitive theories; information processing theory, Bruner’s,
Ausubel’s, constructive theory, multiple intelligence, and problem based learning and
implications of cognitive theories in science education will be discussed. Students are also
required to make critical analysis of selected readings, writing assignments, design a small scale
research and project work s through classroom discussions.