Open Lecture Explores Constructivist Approach in Chemistry Education

On 2 March 2026, Associate Professor F.O. Suyundikova of the Department of Chemistry conducted an open lecture for master's students of the "7M01512 – Chemistry" educational program. The lecture was delivered within the framework of the course "Methodology for Developing Educational and Methodological Complexes in Chemistry." The topic was "The Constructivist Approach: Active Student Participation in the Chemistry Teaching Process. Developing Critical Thinking and Self-Study Skills." During the lecture, key principles and main ideas of the constructivist paradigm were discussed, along with the importance of context and problem-based learning. Features and tools for developing students' chemical thinking, the role and types of projects, and the characteristics of a constructivist laboratory were also explored. At the end of the session, analytical tasks were discussed, including analyzing a learning situation on the topic of hydration and alkenes, and critically evaluating a fragment of a traditional lesson. Associate professors from the department attended the open lecture and highlighted its high scientific and methodological level and its practical significance for future chemistry teachers.