Chemistry Education in Secondary Vocational Schools – To Have It or Not to Have It? And what Kind?

Abstract

Chemistry education at the secondary school level, with limited science education including chemistry, is only a marginally discussed topic. In our study, we provide information on how chemistry can be taught in secondary vocational schools to further strengthen and extend students' science literacy while being well-received by students. We have tested our method in one of Prague's M‑type vocational schools. This sub-study yielded interesting results that lead us to systematize our approach and develop suitable learning support for students and a methodology for teachers. We also present a sample of a sub-section of the learning support in the text.