Professional Development of Chemistry Teachers

Continuous professional development of chemistry teachers is essential for any effective chemistry teaching due to the evolving nature of the subject matter and its instructional techniques. Professional development aims to keep chemistry teaching up-to-date and to make it more meaningful, more educationally effective, and better aligned to current requirements.

Introduction - Issues Related to the Professional Development of Chemistry Teachers; Understanding the Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Chemistry Teachers' Learning and Professional Development; Top-down Approaches for Chemistry Teachers' In-service Professional Development - From Basic to Advanced; Cases of Bottom-up Professional Development for Chemistry Teachers; Action Research as a Philosophy for Chemistry Teachers' Professional Development and Emancipation; Teacher Professional Development for Society, Sustainability, and Relevant Chemistry Education; Professional Development of Chemistry Teachers to Teach Effectively in the Chemistry Laboratory; Continuous Professional Development of Chemistry Teachers to Incorporate Information and Communication Technology; How to Educate Chemistry Teachers to Become Leaders; The Professional Development of Chemistry Teachers - A Summary