Foster young people’s creativity and shape their competencies

Creative teachers are essential for fostering pupils’ creativity. This paper explores the education of pre-service chemistry teachers, whose training encompasses both professional and pedagogical preparation. As part of their curriculum, they undertake courses such as Laboratory Exercises in Analytical Chemistry. Analytical chemistry, a branch of chemistry focused on the identification and quantification of substances, involves chemical analysis and the development of laws, criteria, and methods for determining qualitative and quantitative composition. Conducting laboratory exercises provides an optimal environment for enhancing the creative abilities of both pupils and pre-service teachers. This paper presents proposals, methodologies, and selected laboratory exercises aimed at fostering creativity and developing essential skills among pre-service chemistry teachers.