Chemistry Education 2018
Journal of Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
ISSN: 2472-1123
Page 59
August 27-28, 2018
Zurich, Switzerland
8
th
Edition of International Conference on
Chemistry Education
and Research
S
omeexamplesofthesuccessfulLUMAactivitiesarepresented,
and the use of design-based research method as a tool for
new solutions pedagogical innovations, especially in chemistry
education. The aim of LUMA Centre Finland (abbreviated from
“luonnontieteet”, the Finnish word for natural sciences, and
“mathematics”) is to inspire and motivate 3-19 years old children
and youth into science through the latest methods and activities
of science and technology education. In addition, the aim is also
to support the life-long learning of teachers working on levels of
education from early childhood to universities, and strengthen the
development of research-based teaching. LUMA Centre Finland
is an umbrella organization for the collaboration of schools, 12
Finnish universities and the business sector.
maija.aksela@helsinki.fiNew solutions and pedagogical innovations for chemistry
education through collaborative LUMA-ecosystem
Maija Aksela
1, 2
1
LUMA Centre Finland, Finland
2
University of Helsinki, Finland
J Org Inorg Chem 2018, Volume 4
DOI: 10.21767/2472-1123-C5-015