%0 Journal Article
%T Implementation of the Skill-Based Approach in the Teaching of Chemistry in the 5<sup>th</sup> Grade of the French Education System
%A Zo Andraina Ratsimbatoha
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 4
%N 10
%P 1-12
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2017
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1103984
%X <div style="text-align:justify;">
	<span style="line-height:1.5;">Based on the skill-based
approach, the teaching of chemistry in the 5th grade in the French educational
system follows a program where the notions to be learnt are organized by theme.
Using this form of teaching, we studied the acquisition process and proficiency
level for students of the 5th grade at the Lyc¨¦eFrancais de Tamatave during two
trimesters of the school year 2016- 2017, through the themes of Health </span><span style="line-height:1.5;">and Sport. The contextualization
of the activities gives rise to the motivation of the students, and the
collaboration makes it possible to optimize their proficiency level; the
skill-based approach gives students a feeling of ability to succeed, and the
teacher¡¯s assistance has a
considerable importance. However, good students complain that they have resulted far
from their expectations when working in groups, preferring to work
alone instead of helping their peers to progress. Gaps are also identified in
the acquisition of disciplinary notions, as
the skill-based approach does not require students to master the content
of the lesson. In addition, it would be better to optimize the use of school
time which should be used for skills development activities.</span> 
</div>
%K Skill-Based Approach
%K Collaboration
%K Motivation
%K Acquisition Process
%K Proficiency Level
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/5290449