All RSC Education articles in Education in Chemistry – March 2020
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IdeasCurb colleague conflict
What should a head of department do when conflict flares between colleagues?
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Ideas10 effective questioning techniques
A fresh look at how to manage pupils’ responses to questions
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NewsPhilosophical discussion promotes confidence in the classroom
How encouraging students to engage in philosophical dialogue can yield surprising results
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CPD articleDisplacement reactions
Activities, tips and ideas to help students get to grips with the reactivity series
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AnalysisWhy declining science scores are no reason to panic
PISA provides an interesting background to teaching, but is it only for policymakers?
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SoundbiteCan seaweed-eating sheep curb methane emissions?
Seaweed may not be the silver bullet to farming’s methane problem
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NewsStudents’ struggle with multiple representations
How important is it for students to be able to move between chemical representations to grasp fundamental chemical concepts and phenomena?
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NewsHow much water makes ice?
Show your students how scientists have created the tiniest ice crystal ever made
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Interview‘I want to leave the world in a better state than when I entered it’
Meet Omar Farha, a materials chemist who designs highly porous materials for applications ranging from gas storage to the destruction of nerve agents
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NewsAn eye for wearable tech
The smart contact lens equipped with a rechargeable supercapacitor that won’t interfer with vision
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IdeasHelp students find reliable internet resources for organic chemistry
Teach your pupils to make the right research choices in a never-ending ocean of options
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FeatureTeachers talk about their mental health
Teachers share their experiences with mental ill health
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FeatureHow can an educational psychologist help with teacher mental health?
Educational psychologist Katy Goymour gives her advice on stress management
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FeatureWhere to find mental health support
Sources of support for teachers experiencing mental ill health
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FeatureMaintaining good mental heath
How to achieve a work-life balance that works for you and keeps you mentally well