It is with great pleasure that I present this book, Subject Methods in Chemistry, a comprehensive resource developed to support the teaching and learning of Chemistry at the university level within the context of Kenya’s competency-based curriculum (CBC). As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Kabianga, teaching Chemistry, I have had the privilege of engaging with student teachers, educators, and researchers, all committed to enhancing Chemistry education through effective pedagogical approaches. This book is a product of that ongoing engagement.
The implementation of Curriculum Based Education (CBE) in Kenya
has brought to the forefront the need for subject-specific pedagogical knowledge that goes beyond content mastery. In Chemistry, this calls for innovative instructional strategies, learner- centered methodologies, assessment techniques aligned with competencies, and the integration of ICT and emerging technologies
in the classroom. Subject Methods in Chemistry is therefore designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of Chemistry pedagogy.
