Chemistry Education : Ten Dichotomies We Live
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Modern thought in chemical education seems to be shaped by a set of dichotomies that are useful in indentifying and highlighting problems, as well as in generating and communicating novel ideas. However, these binary oppositions may also constrain our thinking. Among these dichotomies, we draw attention to ten different oppositions including, among others, the pairs Abstract/Concrete, Algorithmic/Conceptual, and Symbolic/Microscopic. The central goal of this contribution is to reflect upon the scope and limitations of common dichotomic conceptualizations of critical elements of chemical education. Our major motivation is to invite chemical educators to critically analyze ideas or beliefs that we often take for granted.
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Chemistry Education: Ten Dichotomies We Live By
Modern thought in chemical education seems to be shaped by a set of dichotomies that are useful in identifying and highlighting problems, as well as in generating and communicating novel ideas. However, these binary oppositions may also constrain our thinking. Among these dichotomies, we draw attention to 10 different oppositions including, among others, the pairs abstract/concrete, algorithmic...
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