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ERIC Number: EJ449160
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
Problem-Solving Processes of Nigerian Chemistry Teachers.
Adigwe, J. C.
Research in Science and Technological Education, v10 n1 p93-104 1992
Reports on specific problem-solving difficulties of 240 chemistry teachers from 5 Nigerian states who volunteered to take part in 3 written tests and an interview. Describes the contrasts between successful and unsuccessful problem solvers, and discusses the pedagogical and psychological implications of the findings. (16 references) (JJK)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Tests, Misconceptions, Postsecondary Education, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Teachers, Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Qualifications, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Nigeria; Problem Solving Assessment