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Hamblin, L. K. – Education in Chemistry, 1972
Suggests that universities modify chemistry programs to be more appropriate for students who have had Nuffield project oriented instruction at secondary school level. The conclusions of a survey support this notion. (PS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Curriculum Design, Research Utilization
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Bailey, Roy – Education in Chemistry, 1972
Maintains that there are topics of thermodynamics and organic chemistry in Nuffield A-level chemistry program which should be reviewed critically for their content organization. The Nuffield course is considered better than the traditional courses in its educational value, yet highly biased for preparing students for college chemistry courses. (PS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum, Educational Programs, Physical Sciences
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Lumb, Nora – Education in Chemistry, 1972
Discusses several problems in the teaching of Nuffield A-level chemistry: content organization, shortage of time, finances and treatment of selected topics. Believes the rewards of the overall approach are very worthwhile. (PS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Content Analysis, Curriculum Development, Educational Programs
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Jenkins, E. W. – Education in Chemistry, 1975
Describes safety education curriculum units produced by the Science Teacher Education Project (STEP) in Great Britain. (MLH)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Laboratory Safety, Safety, Safety Education
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Nicodemus, R. B.; And Others – Education in Chemistry, 1976
Describes a survey of a group of British high schools to determine teacher familiarity with and use of two Nuffield chemistry curriculum projects. (MLH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, School Surveys
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Smith, S. Gordon – Education in Chemistry, 1972
The influence of the Nuffield project should become widespread. Undergraduate courses have to be modified, science teacher training programs will be different and chemical industry will also be influenced by the Nuffield project. The individuals receiving Nuffield oriented instruction should be better prepared for independent thinking and working.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Education, Educational Change
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Robertson, C. T.; Bulman, L. – Education in Chemistry, 1980
Described is the Independent Learning Project for Advanced Chemistry (ILPAC) which is sponsored by the Inter London Education Authority and utilized by 120 A-level students in the London schools. There are 21 written units included which contain explanations, exercises, instructions for practicals, tests, and assignments. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Independent Study, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum
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Education in Chemistry, 1972
Brief description of lectures presented in a conference on Nuffield project with emphasis on chemistry teaching. There is a need for the philosophy of the Nuffield project at the college level. Less emphasis should be placed on factual information in chemistry at college level. (PS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Conference Reports, Curriculum
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Bulman, L. – Education in Chemistry, 1980
Described is the Independent Learning Project for Advanced Chemistry (ILPAC) as it is utilized in Hydeburn, a tribe school in London. The teacher describes how she uses the program with her upper and lower A-level chemistry groups. As a result of this program, pupils seem more articulate in educational discussions. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Independent Study, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum