Pre-service science teacher’s misconceptions of the chemical bonds

Nur Farha Shaafi and Nurul Nabilla Mohammad Khalipah and Nabilah Abdulla (2023) Pre-service science teacher’s misconceptions of the chemical bonds. Voice of Academia, 19. pp. 72-98. ISSN 2682-7840

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Abstract

Science teachers in Malaysia could enter the profession via a science education degree programme, or by taking a diploma in education after completing a separate degree in pure science. Misconceptions of key concepts such as chemical bonds are a highlighted issue among pre-service science teachers. The objectives of this study were to: (i) identify the scientific and non-scientific conceptions of chemical bonds held by pre-service science teachers, (ii) identify factors that influence pre-service science teachers’ conceptions, and (iii) offer strategies to overcome preservice science teachers’ misconceptions about chemical bonds. A mixed-method research methodology (qualitative and quantitative) i.e., paper-and-pencil test, and openended interview was adopted. Thirty respondents consisting of pre-service teachers in Science Education (majoring in Chemistry) from a Faculty of Education in a public university in Malaysia were non-randomly selected based on the purposive sampling technique. Our findings showed a high level of misconceptions that also did not alter significantly through the respondents’ four years of training. The correct scientific conceptions about key concepts such as chemical bonds should be comprehensively strengthened among pre-service science teachers before they graduate to ensure that they can deliver the best quality chemistry knowledge to their future students.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Misconception, Pre-service science teachers, Chemical bond, Science education
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1705-2286 Education and training of teachers and administrators Q Science > QD Chemistry > QD1-999 Chemistry > QD450-801 Physical and theoretical chemistry
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2025 10:31
Last Modified:	17 Jun 2025 10:31
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44160

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