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ERIC Number: EJ310534
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Provocative Opinion: The Role of Academic Departments in Ensuring the Future of Chemistry.
Herron, J. Dudley; Brooks, David W.
Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n12 p1088-89 Dec 1984
Suggests that academic departments reshape the intellectual climate for chemistry education as one way to ensure the future of chemistry. Current practices in chemistry and possible benefits which may result if the system is modified are examined. These benefits include better public support and understanding of chemistry. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Objectives, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Science Departments, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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