Analysis of High School Chemistry Textbooks Used in Iran for Representations of Nature of Science

Zarei, Ebrahim; Nia, Roghayeh Hossein

doi:10.1007/s10780-023-09490-y

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“…• history, bibliography, and typography (Wojdon, 2018;Zubko, 2016) • chemical principles (Clericuzio, 2006) • didactic unit atomic models (Novais & Bedin, 2023) • Brønsted-Lowry acid-base theory (Kim et al, 2017) • included student activities (Aldahmash & Omar, 2021) • Le Châtelier's principle (Quílez, 2021) • nature of science (Abd-El-Khalick et al, 2008;Zarei & Hossein, 2023;Zhu & Tang, 2023) • types of chemical reactions (Aydin et al, 2014) • didactic capacity (Karásková et al, 2019) • chemical representations (Demirdöğen, 2017;Akaygun & Arkun, 2022), etc. Some of these studies encompassed textbooks in languages other than English (from Brazil, China, Iran, Korea, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, etc.…”

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Mendeleev’s Portrayal and Mendeleevian Eponyms in Chemical Education: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

Slabin

2024

JBSE

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Scholars as exemplars and their linked eponyms play a significant role in education. Since the discovery of the periodic law in 1869, perceptions of Mendeleev and his eponyms may have shifted. With the aim of assessing the historical and current portrayal of Mendeleev and his eponyms in chemistry textbooks and on the Internet, content analysis of textbooks, including Soviet and contemporary Russian (11) and Ukrainian (16), was conducted. Additionally, an Internet search in 7 languages was conducted to assess the prevalence of Mendeleevian eponyms online. Primary Mendeleevian eponyms are predominantly utilized in the Russian segment of the Internet. While Mendeleev’s portrayal held significance in mid-20th-century Soviet chemistry textbooks, his presence has dwindled in current Russian and Ukrainian textbooks. This decline is attributed to the obsolescence of associated chemical realities, the disputed priority of Mendeleev, and an ambiguous attitude towards him. The implications of this decline include loss of historical context, reduced memorization aids, impact on critical thinking, disruption of continuity, and reduced humanism in education. The research underscores the importance of a balanced and inclusive approach to science education, recognizing contributions from scientists of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and highlights the interconnected nature of science education and international relations. Keywords: chemistry textbook, content analysis, eponym, Mendeleev, periodic system

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Mendeleev’s Portrayal and Mendeleevian Eponyms in Chemical Education: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

Slabin

2024

JBSE

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Depiction of scientific principles, laws and theories in Chemistry textbooks used by students in Singapore

Chan,

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Subramaniam

2024

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract.

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In this study, we analyzed how scientific terms such as principle, law and theory are depicted in Chemistry textbooks used by students in Singapore. There are very few reports in the science or chemistry education literature that explicitly explore the term principle, although all three terms appear in a number of topics in the high school chemistry curricula. The textbooks’ definitions for the three terms were compared with key canonical attributes constituting these general terms. Findings indicate that most of the textbooks did not provide generic definitions of the three terms, and a number of attributes were also not apparent in the specific definitions of the three terms (except for principle). The relationship between laws and theories in textbooks was explored for three exemplars, and this provided useful insights. It is suggested that textbook authors, supported by curriculum developers and teachers, devote more attention to highlighting the relationships and distinctions among the three scientific terms. This can help students cultivate a better understanding of these terms, thus potentially leading to improved overall understanding of the nature of science.

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Ortaöğretim 9. Sınıf Kimya Ders Kitabının Bilimin Doğası Bileşenleri Açısından İncelenmesi

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TEMEL

2023

Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi

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Çalışmada ortaöğretim 9. sınıf kimya ders kitabının bilimin doğası bileşenleri açısından doküman analizi yöntemine göre incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Ders kitabında yer alan tüm üniteler Abd-El-Khalick, Waters ve Le’nin (2008) ders kitabı analizi için geliştirdiği bilimin doğası kategorileri dikkate alınarak içerik analizine tabi tutulmuş ve bu kategorilerin ders kitabında temsil edilme düzeyleri belirlenmiştir. Daha sonra belirlenen kategorilerin ders kitabında temsil edilme düzeylerine göre frekans değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Analiz sonucuna göre, ders kitabında tüm üniteler bazında bilimin doğasının her kategorisine yer verildiği, ancak “deneysel” ve “çıkarımsal” boyutlarına en fazla, “yaratıcı” ve “bilimsel sosyal yönler” boyutlarına ise en az vurgu yapıldığı belirlenmiştir. Analiz sonuçları ünite bazında tek tek incelendiğinde ise “deneysellik” boyutuna en fazla vurgu yapıldığı, “yaratıcı”, “değişme açık”, “bilimsel teoriler”, “bilimsel yasalar” ve “bilimin sosyal yönü” boyutlarına ise hiç değinilmediği belirlenmiştir. Genel olarak bilimin doğası kategorilerinin ders kitabında yeterli düzeyde temsil edilmediği ve tutarsız bir dağılım gösterdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda ders kitaplarında bilimin doğasının farklı bileşenlerine öğretim programının kazanımları dikkate alınarak içerikle uyumlu bir şekilde yer verilmelidir.

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Analysis of High School Chemistry Textbooks Used in Iran for Representations of Nature of Science

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

Mendeleev’s Portrayal and Mendeleevian Eponyms in Chemical Education: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

Mendeleev’s Portrayal and Mendeleevian Eponyms in Chemical Education: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

Depiction of scientific principles, laws and theories in Chemistry textbooks used by students in Singapore

Ortaöğretim 9. Sınıf Kimya Ders Kitabının Bilimin Doğası Bileşenleri Açısından İncelenmesi

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