Models for establishing subject-specific competencies for chemistry teachers

Abstract

Relevance. The teacher is the main component of the learning process in the school, determining students' academic success so that students can develop their potential under the teacher's guidance. When implementing learning, the teacher should be able to create a learning environment that is supportive and engaging to guide learners towards the optimal accomplishment of their learning objectives. Purpose. Purpose of the study: to explore and describe models of subject competence development for chemistry teachers. Methodology. A systematic review can be explained as a research method and process for identifying and critically evaluating relevant studies and for collecting and analysing data from those studies. Results. The seminars demonstrated various perspectives for our future chemistry teachers, but also considered the needs of the student teachers - as they were also part of the development team. Previous experiences have been highly successful, and teacher involvement in university development has proved beneficial to both school education and teacher training programmes. Science teachers can learn new and practical elements of chemistry education as they develop. Thus, the model can serve both for teacher training and the continuing professional development of teachers. This study presents an advanced collaborative action research model for the development of seminars for university teachers. The focus of the advanced model is the establishment of a development team. The model itself and an example of the development of one seminar are described. Conclusions. The advanced model provides new opportunities for developing seminars that combine theoretical knowledge and practical experience. In general, even if following this model involves much more work for the lecturers, the positive experience outweighs the effort expended. Additional learning strategies and materials for the university were developed based on this model.