TEACHING INORGANIC CHEMISTRY IN A STEAM CONTEXT THROUGH THE USE OF MODELING ELEMENTS

Abstract

This article investigates the effectiveness of teaching inorganic chemistry using modeling elements within the STEAM framework. The integrative approach that combines science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics contributes to a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter by students. In the course of the study, modern software tools such as KingDraw, Gaussian, ChemDraw, and Chem3D were utilized, and their features and applicability in the educational process were described. The experiment was conducted among first-year students majoring in “Scientific Chemistry,” based on the results of group assignments and a survey.According to the obtained data, the use of computer programs was fully effective for 85.7% of the students, while 14.3% evaluated their effectiveness as moderate. The findings confirm that computer modeling enhances the productivity and efficiency of chemistry education.