Discussion on Principles and Steps to Develop the Ability to Apply Teaching Integrated Topics in Chemistry
Mai Vu Quynh *
Faculty of Basic Sciences, Hanoi Industrial and Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Abstract
Developing the capacity to apply integrated teaching topics in chemistry plays a significant role in fulfilling contemporary educational and training objectives for learners. From the perspective of the competency-based approach, competency is understood as an integrated combination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that is manifested through the effective performance of tasks in specific situations. The structure of competency is commonly described through four fundamental components. In current educational contexts, the integration of teaching methods, particularly the implementation of integrated topics, which requires clearly defined principles and coherent procedural steps to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Establishing such principles and procedures provides an essential foundation for organizing teaching activities in a systematic and unified manner. To contribute to the effective implementation of integrated chemistry teaching, this paper presents several perspectives and discussions, and proposes a set of guiding principles as well as procedural steps for organizing and implementing integrated teaching topics in chemistry. The research findings help clarify the theoretical foundations for innovating the organization of Chemistry teaching and provide important orientations for improving the effectiveness of the teaching–learning process in the context of current educational reform.
Keywords: Chemistry, integration, competency, principles, procedures