Journal
| Title | Development of a microlesson in teaching energy levels of atoms Posted by Amelia Buan |
| Authors | Cherilyn A. Rodriguez and Amelia T. Buan |
| Publication date | 2018 |
| Journal | ISET AIP Conference Proceedings |
| Volume | 1923 |
| Publisher | AIP |
| Abstract | Energy levels of atoms is one of the difficult topics in understanding atomic structure of matter. It appears tobe abstract, theoretical and needs visual representation and images. Hence, in this study a microlesson in teaching the high school chemistry concept on the energy levels of atoms is developed and validated. The researchers utilized backward curriculum design in planning the microlesson to meet the standards of the science K-12 curriculum. The planning process of the microlesson involved a) Identifying the learning competencies in K-12 science curriculum b) write learning objectives c) planning of assessment tools d) making a storyboard e) designing the microlesson and validate and revise the microlesson. The microlesson made use of varied resources in the internet from which the students accessed and collected information about energy levels of atoms. Working in groups, the students synthesized the information on how and why fireworks produce various colors of light through a post card. Findings of the study showed that there was an increase of achievement in learning the content and the students were highly motivated to learn chemistry. Furthermore, the students perceived that the microlesson helped them to understand the chemistry concept through the use of appropriate multimedia activities. |
| Index terms / Keywords | Microlesson, Teaching Chemistry, ICT Integration |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5019503 |