Published March 12, 2026 | Version v1

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF LIFE-ORIENTED TASKS IN CHEMISTRY LESSONS TO IMPROVE LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS

Description

Modern education requires teaching methods that connect theoretical knowledge with real-life situations. In chemistry education, life-oriented tasks play an important role in helping students understand how chemical concepts apply to everyday life. This article examines the importance of developing and implementing life-oriented tasks in chemistry lessons to improve students’ motivation, understanding, and learning outcomes. The study highlights the pedagogical value of contextual learning and demonstrates how real-world problem-solving tasks enhance the effectiveness of chemistry education.

Files

148-151.pdf

Files (194.4 kB)

Name Size
md5:f35ce6099e323f7a66e35c6982df138a
194.4 kB Preview Download

Additional details

References

  • Bennett, J., & Lubben, F. (2006). Context-based chemistry: The Salters approach. International Journal of Science Education, 28(9), 999–1015.
  • Gilbert, J. K. (2006). On the nature of "context" in chemical education. International Journal of Science Education, 28(9), 957–976.
  • Holbrook, J., & Rannikmäe, M. (2010). Contextualization, decontextualization, and recontextualization: A science teaching approach to enhance meaningful learning for scientific literacy. Science Education International, 21(2), 69–82.
  • Osborne, J., & Dillon, J. (2008). Science Education in Europe: Critical Reflections. London: The Nuffield Foundation.
  • Hofstein, A., & Lunetta, V. (2004). The laboratory in science education: Foundations for the twenty-first century. Science Education, 88(1), 28–54.