Professional Development of Chemistry Teachers

• 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

The book would be useful as a starting position for anyone trying to improve their chemistry teaching and the potential techniques that could be adopted. For anyone who has recently joined the chemistry teaching profession, or is thinking of joining it, then this would be a good read for professional development.