Open AccessChemistry Olympiads in the system of modern school education
Author(s) -
Романова Ольга Викторовна
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
sovremennoe obrazovanie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2409-8736
DOI - 10.25136/2409-8736.2018.3.22475
Subject(s) - olympiad , mathematics education , creativity , chemistry , subject (documents) , medical education , psychology , computer science , medicine , library science , social psychology
The subject of this research is the questions of students’ preparation for Chemistry Olympiads. The author analyzes the content of the school chemistry course, hosting of school Chemistry Olympiads and the issues of preparation, as well as formulates methodology of teaching the secondary school student how to solve the Olympiad tasks. The author also composes a number of standards for chemistry teacher aimed at the development of students’ creative abilities through solving the Olympiad tasks and selects the tasks for studying certain topics in the school chemistry course. The program of elective course that contributes to preparation of students for participation in Olympiads is being developed and tested. Having analyzed the research results, it is safe to say that the solution of Olympiad tasks is advantageous for the students, as they help to digest the new material. The majority of students believe that the Olympiad tasks should be used in educational process, because they develop thought process and creativity. A conclusion is made that introduction of the recommended elective course increases students’ interests in the subject, as well as the level of grasping the material and the quality of students’ knowledge.