Textbook Representations of Chemical Bonding: Insights from Czechia, Norway, and Turkey
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Chemical bonding is a fundamental concept in chemistry and is essential for understanding the chemical and physical properties of substances and their interactions. Despite its importance, students often hold alternative conceptions and exhibit poor conceptual understanding. This study examines the extent to which widely used textbooks in Turkey, Norway, and Czechia reflect key recommendations from science education research. We analysed textbook passages covering chemical bonding, assessing whether they: (1) focus on molecules and ions rather than atoms, (2) present bonds as electrical phenomena, (3) avoid anthropomorphic or magical language, and (4) take care with language, avoid mixing the macroscopic and submicroscopic levels. The findings reveal that most textbooks in the three countries do not fully incorporate these recommendations. Explanations frequently focus on individual atoms, combine electrical attraction with other models such as the octet rule, and employ anthropomorphic language. Additionally, linguistic precision regarding the macro–submicro-scale is often lacking. Notably, Turkish and Norwegian textbooks continue to rely heavily on the octet rule, whilst its use is minimal in Czech texts. The observed divergence highlights the persistent gap between science education research and textbook writing practices. We discuss potential reasons for this gap and outline implications for teaching, curriculum development, and future research.
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DOI retrouvé dans Crossref DOI retrouvé ; titre concordant.
- Titre Crossref
- Textbook Representations of Chemical Bonding: Insights from Czechia, Norway, and Turkey
- Date Crossref
- 02/07/2026
- Éditeur
- MDPI AG
- Type
- journal-article
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Où se fait cette recherche
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology Department of Teacher Education pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Department of Mathematics and Science Education pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of Hradec Králové Department of Chemistry pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Charles University Department of Chemistry and Chemistry Education pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Hacettepe University Department of Mathematics and Science Education pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
Department of Teacher Education — Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics and Science Education — Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University et Department of Chemistry — University of Hradec Králové, avec 2 autres affiliations.
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