Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025), Articles
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

DEVELOPING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN CHEMISTRY TEACHING.

Articles
Published 2025-06-19
Pardayev Ulug‘bek Xayrullo o‘g‘li
A student of the Chemistry program at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uzbekistan-Finland Pedagogical Institute.
Xurramova Mubina Olimboy qizi
A student of the Chemistry program at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uzbekistan-Finland Pedagogical Institute.
Abdumurodova Nozima Akmal qizi
A student of the Chemistry program at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uzbekistan-Finland Pedagogical Institute.
Isakov Yusuf Khoriddinovich
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uzbekistan-Finland Pedagogical Institute
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Keywords

functional literacy, chemistry education, environmental education, ecological awareness, sustainability, real-life application, science teaching strategies

Abstract

This article explores the integration of environmental education into chemistry teaching as a means to develop students’ functional scientific literacy. In the face of growing global ecological challenges, it is essential that chemistry education not only provides theoretical knowledge but also equips students with the skills and values needed to understand and respond to real-world environmental issues. The paper highlights how environmental contexts—such as pollution, resource conservation, waste management, and sustainable development—can be effectively embedded into chemistry curricula to make learning more relevant, interdisciplinary, and action-oriented. It also emphasizes pedagogical approaches such as project-based learning, inquiry-driven experiments, and reflective discussion as tools to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible citizenship. The study suggests that when chemistry lessons are grounded in ecological relevance, students become more engaged, better understand the societal implications of science, and are more capable of applying chemical knowledge in everyday decision-making. The findings support the call for a more environmentally conscious and functionally literate generation of science learners.

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