Teaching School Chemistry.

Overview & Synopsis

This eight-chapter book is intended for use by chemistry teachers, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and other key personnel working in the field of chemical education. The chapters are: (1) "The Changing Face of Chemistry" (J. A. Campbell); (2) "Curriculum Innovation in School Chemistry" (R. B. Ingel and A. M. Ranaweera); (3) "Some Methods in Teaching Chemistry" (A. Kornhauser), focusing on the investigative method, problem-solving, structuring of chemical knowledge, and pattern recognition; (4) "Practical Work and Technology in Chemical Education: Three Aspects" (M. H. Gardner, J. W. Moore, and D. J. Waddington); (5) "Assessments of Students" (J. C. Mathews), including methods for assessing laboratory work; (6) "Education and Training of Teachers" (A. V. Bogatski, D. Cros, and J. N. Lazonby), considering preservice training, inservice education and training, curriculum development in teacher education and training, and courses for chemistry teachers leading to further qualification; (7) "Current Research in Chemical Education" (J. Fensham); and (8) "The Future" (M. H. Gardner). (JN)