New ways of teaching chemistry
Issue 335 | Page 119 | Published Dec 2009
Description
Recent changes in the science curriculum are described, as are attempts to make chemistry more interesting and relevant to future citizens as well as future scientists. Resources produced by the Royal Society of Chemistry seek to enhance teaching and learning by using modern technologies and contexts that are relevant and motivating for young people.
More from this issue
Many learners seem to find chemistry a very difficult subject and it is common for them to form misconceptions. This is not so surprising in view...
In July 2008, the Royal Society of Chemistry launched Discover Chemistry, a chemistry education partnership with Pfizer UK, to help secure a pool...
Traditional teacher-marked homeworks do not always provide sufficient width or depth of engagement with chemistry and marking is a very hungry...