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ERIC Number: EJ303400
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Provocative Opinion: The Present Status of Chemical Education in the United States.
Ledbetter, Elaine W.
Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n7 p615-16 Jul 1984
Indicates that present curricula are not preparing citizens to deal with critical social issues, in particular, those related to the environment, energy, food supply, and population problems. Offers 10 suggestions to help remedy the situation. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Educational Trends, High Schools, Higher Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Social Problems
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science and Society