A model of curricular content for the educational reconstruction of Green Chemistry: the voice of Chilean science teachers and science education researchers

González-García, P; Marbà-Tallada, Anna; Blanch, Mariona Espinet

doi:10.1039/d3rp00063j

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“…Recent publications in this field highlight the dedication of educators to promoting sustainability awareness through GSCE initiatives. There are contributions to teacher training [5][6][7][8] and curricula [9,10], offering valuable insight into the incorporation of sustainable principles into chemistry. However, the adoption of anachronistic teaching practices (the traditional model of education), the gradual reduction of investments, and the lack of educational materials are some barriers that hinder the broader dissemination of this field [11].…”

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The Role of the Periodic Table of the Elements of Green and Sustainable Chemistry in a High School Educational Context

da Silva Júnior,

Morais,

Jesus

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The Periodic Table of the Elements of Green and Sustainable Chemistry (PT-GSC) represents a potentially meaningful tool for teaching and learning Green Chemistry. However, there is a lack of studies exploring the application of the PT-GSC in educational contexts. To contribute to filling this gap, a qualitative and participant approach was developed to examine the effects of using the PT-GSC in a high school setting, with a focus on analyzing the associated challenges and opportunities. Over a five-week period, 23 high school students enrolled in a chemistry course at a public school in Brazil worked in small groups to develop solutions for a case study addressing socio-scientific issues related to water scarcity in the local region using elements from the PT-GSC. Results from both the pre- and post-questionnaires, along with the written case study resolutions, provide evidence of the students’ knowledge gains, particularly in critical scientific literacy for Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education. The findings showed that the PT-GSC is an interdisciplinary tool for introducing students to Green Chemistry concepts within the broader societal and scientific ecosystem. The implementation of novel case studies incorporating elements from the PT-GSC is a way to support our ongoing work with students and the public, contributing to a sustainable future.

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The Role of the Periodic Table of the Elements of Green and Sustainable Chemistry in a High School Educational Context

da Silva Júnior,

Morais,

Jesus

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Green chemistry for all: three principles of Inclusive Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education

da Silva Júnior,

Girotto Júnior,

Morais

et al. 2024

Pure and Applied Chemistry

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The three principles of Inclusive Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education (IGSCE) are presented to guide the reflection, design, and implementation of potentially inclusive materials and approaches. These principles refer to (i) embracing student-centered learning, (ii) promoting teaching in the five levels of representation in chemistry, and (iii) adapting the curriculum to empower students to apply their academic skills effectively to real-life situations through supportive teaching and social guidance. Educational elements conducive to potentially inclusive classrooms and their interconnections are identified and discussed. These include using the Triangular Bipyramid Metaphor (TBM) to facilitate academic inclusivity for individuals with and without disabilities, such as those who are deaf and blind. Further, the importance of ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities, can fully participate in the educational experience is highlighted, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG #4) to achieve inclusive education and lifelong learning opportunities. Green chemistry should be available to everyone, not just a few. It promotes sustainable development and deserves global recognition and support. The change agents targeted by these three principles of IGSCE include, but are not limited to, educators, researchers, teachers, and students in secondary and university education.

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Green Chemistry Education

Usak

2024

PEC

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Green chemistry can also be referred to as sustainable chemistry and it is the design of chemical products and processes aimed at less or less the use of hazardous substances. It's about lessening the destructive consequences on the environment and the earth's sustainability (Wale et al., 2023; Mane et al., 2023). This accommodates many principles that outline how to design safer chemical reactions as well as technology and the use of green chemicals (De, 2023; Rathi et al., 2023). Such principles include the elimination or reduction of generation, using renewable raw materials, and the production of safer substances and materials to decrease harm to human health and the environment, according to Nithya and Sathish (2023). Thus, green chemistry's goal is to bring radical changes in industries researching for effective and eco-friendly strategies for the synthesis of materials, including nanomaterials, through employing cost-efficiency and biocompatibility with the help of earth's resources (De, 2023).

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A model of curricular content for the educational reconstruction of Green Chemistry: the voice of Chilean science teachers and science education researchers

Abstract: The introduction of Green Chemistry (GC) into school science curriculum is considered an important step that encourages students to build connections between chemistry, other school subjects, and different aspects of...

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The Role of the Periodic Table of the Elements of Green and Sustainable Chemistry in a High School Educational Context

The Role of the Periodic Table of the Elements of Green and Sustainable Chemistry in a High School Educational Context

Green chemistry for all: three principles of Inclusive Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education

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