Described are the results of research in chemical education carried out at the University of California, Berkeley. Individualized instructional materials to teach major concepts of stoichiometry to unprepared students were developed and validated. (BT)

Outlines an approach for instruction in a physical chemistry laboratory which combines traditional and project-like experiments. An outline of laboratory experiments and examples of project-like experiments are included. (BT)

An experiment is presented on the formulation of a negative photoresist. It is intended for use as a fifteen minute classroom demonstration for undergraduate general chemistry students. (SA)

Reports an attempt by Purdue University to establish a committee to investigate teaching abilities of the graduate teaching associates in the School of Science and to establish and implement recommendations. Their model is described with the intent of making it useful to other colleges and universities. (SA)

The following aspects of the radiochemistry program at San Jose State University in California are described: the undergraduate program in radiation chemistry, the new nuclear science facility, and academic programs in nuclear science for students not attending San Jose State University. (BT)

Describes an experiment that, using a commercially available solid-state selective electrode in conjunction with a pH-meter, determines the stability constants of sodium sulfate while varying the ionic strength of the media using sodium chloride. Detailed reproducible procedures of both the measurements and calculations are described. (BT)

Based on projected enrollment trends, the need exists for expanded teacher education programs in the area of physical education in New Zealand. (LH)

An inexpensive apparatus for demonstrating low temperature mineral synthesis in an undergraduate geology laboratory is described. (Author/SA)

The predictions for the 1980s suggest that chemistry curricula will resemble that of the 1970s. No best method of teaching chemistry is advised but rather diversity in approaches is suggested. Suggestions are given for course development by building around what is known and understood. (Author/SA)

Recommendations are given for obtaining high quality preparations of chromosomes with relatively little equipment using an improved Feulgen-squash technique. (Authors/SA)

Presents a method for microscopically examining cytoplasmic streaming in root cells, and physiologically examining the delivery of ions to the xylem exudate. The expected result does not occur and the authors believe that students learn to re-examine the assumptions, thereby increasing their skills in scientific inquiry. (Authors/SA)

This description of a laboratory experience for engineering students emphasizes guided design, a slow-motion experience in decision making of an open-ended problem. (SA)

A professor discusses the advantages and disadvantages of teaching a physics class in a large research-oriented university. Various innovative teaching techniques and the ways in which they benefit the students, are presented. (SA)

Presents some introductory experiments involving the reaction between EDTA and several metal ions using metallochromic indicators. The experiments represent familiar reactions and are followed by suggestions for extension into areas of discovery work by students. (Author/SA)

Compares the past and projected use of media of beginning education majors as a function of their "communication apprehension," indicating high or moderate fear in professional discourse resulted in less past and projected future use. Decreasing the communication apprehension may increase the possibility that such teachers will use instructional…