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ERIC Number: EJ386250
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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A Function in Trouble, Undergraduate Science Teaching in Research Universities.
Merriam, Robert W.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v18 n2 p102-06 Nov 1988
Discusses the standards by which professors are evaluated for advancement and the reasons why these standards are antithetical to fostering a good learning environment for students. Gives some insights into what can be done to create an atmosphere in which teaching is not the lowest priority. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineers, Research Universities, Science Careers, Science Interests, Science Teachers, Sciences, Scientists, Teacher Evaluation, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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