Development and enhancement of teachers' professionalism in chemistry education
Abstract
This article presents the results of a study on the development and enhancement of teachers' professionalism in the teaching of chemistry. The quality of teachers' methodological and pedagogical training, as well as their use of digital resources and modern approaches in the teaching process, has been analyzed. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by chemistry teachers in their teaching activities and explores solutions to these problems. Furthermore, the importance of applying interactive and innovative methods in the teaching process is emphasized. The study's findings offer specific recommendations for improving teachers' professionalism.
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