<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>An historical background to the teaching of chemistry is presented, together with examples of great teachers from the past. Some aspects of the modern English school chemistry syllabus are discussed, both from the point of view of its theoretical content and its aim in helping children to develop practical skills. Chemistry Clubs, Open days and popular science lectures are also mentioned as a means of stimulating interest in chemistry as taught in schools.</p></abstract>

An historical background to the teaching of chemistry is presented, together with examples of great teachers from the past. Some aspects of the modern English school chemistry syllabus are discussed, both from the point of view of its theoretical content and its aim in helping children to develop practical skills. Chemistry Clubs, Open days and popular science lectures are also mentioned as a means of stimulating interest in chemistry as taught in schools.

Teaching Experimental Chemistry in English Schools / Nauczanie Chemii Doświadczalnej W Angielskich Szkołach

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An historical background to the teaching of chemistry is presented, together with examples of great teachers from the past. Some aspects of the modern English...

Teaching Experimental Chemistry in English Schools / Nauczanie Chemii Doświadczalnej W Angielskich Szkołach

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 7 - 25

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cdem-2013-0001

Keywords
chemistry, experiment, demonstration, teacher, pupil

This content is open access.

Teaching Experimental Chemistry in English Schools / Nauczanie Chemii Doświadczalnej W Angielskich Szkołach

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 7 - 25

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cdem-2013-0001

Keywordschemistry, experiment, demonstration, teacher, pupil

This content is open access.

Keywords
chemistry, experiment, demonstration, teacher, pupil