Recently developed ideas and programs for the improvement of chemistry teaching in high school

Abstract

Scope of the Report: Various articles have been written dealing with various aspects of the recent trends in chemistry teaching in the secondary school. Committee reports on teacher preparation or the lack of it, new ideas on presentation of the chemistry course, and attempts to provide up-to-date training aids have been written up in science journals, books, and pamphlets. This report has dealt with each of these areas. An attempt is made to provide the interested chemistry teacher one complete report on the recent trends in curriculum development, special courses for advanced or gifted students, recent developments in television and film teaching, teacher improvement programs, and groups or organizations cooperating with the teacher to improve chemistry teaching in the high schools.

The report indicates that an awakening has occurred on the various levels from the individual teacher and citizen to the National Government which has numerous groups working at present in all science areas. Because of this awakening, the future of chemistry teaching in high school is looking brighter.