New Perspectives in Science Education

This study present an innovative teaching procedure in the field of chemistry in secondary education, in Greece, with an emphasis on the methods used in the section of acids, bases and salts. While traditional pedagogical strategies hold the primary place in classrooms, their effectiveness in enhancement of the knowledge of today's students and promoting deep understanding is increasingly challenged. Therefore, the main objective of this article is to propose new and original teaching strategies (such as teaching through experiments, and workshops as a means of teaching, the use of videos during teaching, teaching through the project method and teaching with concept cartoons) that not only enhance understanding, but also reinvigorate the educational experience for both students and teachers. Deep understanding of chemical reactions, bonds, structures, and the periodic table from teachers equips them with the necessary expertise to effectively convey complex concepts to students in a way that encourages understanding and critical thinking. The examination is an integral part in the context of teaching, conceptual animations can be used as a form of examination. Moreover, crossword exercises and tests require critical thinking on the part of the student rather than sterile memorisation. In conclusion, the conduct of a chemistry course requires a course of instruction with the ultimate goal of capturing the student's interest in order to acquire the necessary knowledge.