Summarizes the course content, teaching methods, and student background in a one-semester, lecture-type survey course carried out between 1969-72. Indicates that the interdisciplinary approach to science and society is equally important for both science and non-science majors in science courses. (CC)

Discusses the teaching of a varied open-ended, integrated chemistry course, and indicates that the teaching-learning process is made easier on account of students' varied experiences and high motivations. (CC)

Discusses practical problems encountered in evaluation of industrial training contributions to student performance in cooperative programs. Concludes that a nation-wide assessment scheme is needed to reach a higher validity. (CC)

Describes the two functions of teaching and learning processes: short-range training and long-range education, and suggests that the course had better be carried out first via the Keller plan and then via lectures on exciting materials of the subject matter. (CC)

Presents the view that laboratory work has been overemphasized. Need to critically examine effects on students of this practice. Some objections to current laboratory hours include irrelevance to student's future careers, recipe-type experiments, and conflicts with main academic objectives. (PS)

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.…

A study was conducted to determine the relationship of visualization abilities to achievement in chemistry. Two freshmen and one senior level class of chemistry majors were included. Two visualization tests and a chemistry examination at the end of the semester were conducted. A stronger relationship was reported between senior chemistry status…