AN INSTITUTE WAS CONDUCTED TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR TEACHING SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL COURSES. THE PARTICIPANTS WERE 16 TEACHERS IN THE TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL AREA OF INSTRUMENTATION. THE ACTIVITY INCLUDED LECTURE AND DISCUSSION, DEMONSTRATION, LABORATORY WORK, AND FIELD TRIPS. THE SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM…

Presented is an article urging teachers of science to handicapped students in the mainstream school to accept the challenge of involving the handicapped child as a contributing member of their regular classes. To do this the teacher must have access to a variety of materials. (EB)

A list of skills needed for both reading and science programs are discussed.

Discusses the Viking Mars project, including economic aspects, the schedule of planned experiments, and technical details of the landing vehicle and its intended missions. (MLH)

Several meetings are being planned for chemists and chemistry professors as part of a program for developing science research and education in Africa. (BB)

An epistemological interpretation of the Campbell and Fiske model is offered to show its usefulness in validating classroom observation instruments. This interpretation is used to critique a recent validation study and is then applied to the problem of validating the construct "View of Science", using a classroom observation instrument.…

Argues that earth scientists must be competent in a wide spectrum of disciplines, must be discouraged from early specialization, and must be well trained in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. (SL)

Reviews a program for teaching chemistry to non-chemistry majors as a liberal arts program. (SL)

Reports on a nationwide survey using the Delphi technique. Data were obtained relating to upper level undergraduate chemistry programs. Data indicated interdisciplinary electives are valuable additions to chemistry programs and student concerns should be included in curriculum planning. (SL)

Compares the A-level (advanced) science grades of pupils who took Schools Council Integrated Science Project (SCISP) examination at O-level (ordinary level) with pupils who took three separate science courses at O-level. Concludes that only in A-level chemistry is there any significant differences with the non-SCISP pupils doing slightly better.…

Numerous private and government-run science museums and centers work actively with schools to provide hands-on experience and bolster science curricula. According to a recent Association of Science and Technology Centers report, 88 percent of science museums say they plan their education programs jointly with school personnel, and 57 percent have…

Recognizing that the vast majority of students will enter the chemical industry, an optional four-course sequence related to industrial chemistry was introduced. Program details are given along with information on how it was integrated into the curriculum of a small school with minimal staff size changes and limited facitlities. (JN)

Visits to six school districts which were identified by the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence program were made during 1983 by teams of 17 researchers. Their reports were analyzed in search for common characteristics that can explain the requirements necessary for excellent science programs. These characteristics are…

Retired chemists in Delaware have become involved in volunteer program to teach science to elementary and secondary students. A description of the program is provided. Also provided are descriptions of five lessons developed for the program. One of the lessons deals with birthday candles. (JN)

Describes inservice chemistry enrichment courses and programs offered by the University of Alabama in Birmingham. They include academic year programs, mini-term courses, technique courses, special interest courses, special format courses, travel-study programs, and special workshops and conferences. Preservice chemistry teacher programs are also…