Chemistry in socioscientific issues: use of evidence in arguments of secondary science pre-service teachers

Authors

  • María José Cano-Iglesias Universidad de Málaga. Escuela de Ingenierías Industriales
  • Antonio Joaquín Franco-Mariscal Universidad de Málaga. Didáctica de las Ciencias Experimentales
  • José María Oliva-Martínez Universidad de Cádiz. Didáctica de las Ciencias Experimentales

  • DOI: 10.2436/20.2003.02.239

Keywords:

argumentation, socioscientific issues, use of evidence, solutions, chemical bonding, metals

Abstract

This paper approaches argumentation through socioscientific issues where chemistry has a relevant role, such as the consumption of bottled water (solutions), the ban on single-use plastics (chemical bonding) or the purchase of a bicycle (metals and reactivity). The desirable chemical evidence for arguing about these issues are presented and compared with those given by students of science specialties of the Master’s Degree in Secondary Education Teachers. The findings indicate that students find it difficult to correctly use chemical evidence in these contexts.

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Published

2023-10-18

Issue

No. 31 (2022)

Section

Estratègies didàctiques

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