Characteristics, Influencing Factors and Instructional Path of Creative Thinking in Chemistry Teaching
LU Huan-Huan1, BI Hua-Lin2**
1. School of Education, Shandong Women’s University, Jinan 250300, China; 2. College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
Abstract Chemistry is one of the most creative disciplines, and its history is essentially an evolution of creative thinking. This article systematically reviews the theoretical connotation and characteristics of creative thinking and analyzes the key factors affecting the development of students’creative thinking in chemistry teaching, including domain expertise, personality traits, autonomous motivation, and a supportive school environment. Based on this analysis and in line with the distinctive features of chemistry, four instructional pathways integrated into daily teaching are proposed:promoting the reconstruction and combination of concepts, building a collaborative inquiry learning community, empowering creative thinking with digital technologies, and implementing interdisciplinary learning based on real-world problem-solving. The aim is to provide theoretical references and practical insights for effectively fostering students’creative thinking in chemistry teaching.
LU Huan-Huan, BI Hua-Lin. Characteristics, Influencing Factors and Instructional Path of Creative Thinking in Chemistry Teaching[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 2026, 47(9): 1-7.
