Improving Students' Interest in Chemistry and Laboratory Lessons by Providing and Improving Teamwork and Practical Skills

Document Type : Activity

Authors

1 Chemistry teacher, Salasbabajani, Kermanshah, Iran

2 Farhangian University, Khuzestan, Ahvaz, Iran

3 Farhangian University, Mazandaran, Nowshahr, Iran

Abstract

  This research has sought to find solutions to find the root cause of not paying attention to the importance of laboratory and research work and the interest of teachers and students in collaborative work and creating interest in it. In this research, how to improve teamwork and practical skills in chemistry and experimental science laboratories of the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades have been studied and the group (participatory) teaching method has been used. The research method is action research. In this study, two surveys were conducted at two different times with an interval of two months from three-year students and the results showed that tenth and eleventh grade students showed more enthusiasm for group work, but twelfth grade students showed more interest in group work. They showed less enthusiasm and participation to the lab. In general, it can be said that the current teaching method has been effective in creating interest in teamwork and practical students in chemistry and laboratory. Therefore, with strategies such as expressing the value of research, giving responsibility, timely encouragement, a step was taken to attract interest in group and practical work.

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