Turkish prospective chemistry teachers alternative conceptions about acids and bases

2009-01-01
Boz, Yezdan
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The purpose of this study was to obtain prospective chemistry teachers' conceptions about acids and bases concepts. Thirty‐eight prospective chemistry teachers were the participants. Data were collected by means of an open‐ended questionnaire and semi‐structured interviews. Analysis of data indicated that most prospective teachers did not have difficulties about macroscopic properties of acids and bases. However, despite chemistry instruction, most of the prospective teachers were found to have problems in understanding the neutralization concept, the distinction between strength and concentration of acids and linking the acids and bases topic to daily life. These findings have some implications for teacher education programs.
Rospective Chemistry Teacher , Alternative Conception , Acids And Bases, Pre‐Service Teacher Education
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/85124
School Science and Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Article

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Y. Boz, “Turkish prospective chemistry teachers alternative conceptions about acids and bases,” School Science and Mathematics, pp. 212–222, 2009, Accessed: 00, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/85124.
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