Context-based curricula student understanding

An examination of a number of context-based courses reveals several common characteristics. These characteristics, either implicitly or explicitly, reflect what the developers see as desirable in chemistry teaching. In this section we summarise the perceived benefits of a context-based approach, and consider some of the disadvantages. We will categorise the benefits into the following areas curriculum design, effects on students understanding, effects on students responses to chemistry and chemistry lessons, and effects on teachers. 

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