Assessment: "I start by assessing the student's knowledge. For instance, I might ask them to explain the periodic table, and if they struggle, it indicates a need for foundational work.
Customized Approach: "One student might excel in organic chemistry but struggle with thermodynamics. I adapt my teaching approach to focus more on thermodynamics for that student.
"Fundamental Concepts: "We begin with something basic, like understanding the concept of chemical bonds. I might use the example of a water molecule to illustrate covalent bonds."
Visual Aids: "I use molecular models to show how atoms come together in a molecule. This hands-on approach helps students visualize chemical structures."
Real-World Relevance
: "When teaching stoichiometry, I relate it to baking recipes. Just like you need the right proportions of ingredients for a cake, you need balanced chemical equations in reactions
."Practice Problems: "After teaching equilibrium, I provide a set of problems related to the topic, such as the dissolution of a salt in water, to reinforce the concept."