News and analysis – Page 3
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NewsTeaching bedbound learners practical science
The challenges of practical science on a hospital ward
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Damian Hinds is new education secretary
Will the new minister get to grips with pressing problems like teacher retention?
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ASE launches support for teachers thinking about quitting
A framework for considering options within and outside of education
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Alex Johnstone (1930–2017)
Tina Overton remembers Alex Johnstone, a globally recognised expert in chemistry education research, who died aged 87 on 1 December 2017
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Irish government plans to increase chemistry student numbers by 20%
But recruiting teachers could be a big barrier
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The Chemistry for All project
Tamjid Mujtaba shares findings from an ongoing five-year study into barriers and enablers to chemistry for disadvantaged students
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Low pay means losing school technicians
The level of skill required for technicians is not reflected in their salaries, say teachers. Practical work will suffer without them.
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Up to £6k more for chemists to train as teachers
Larger financial incentives for training are announced, but many want a greater focus on keeping teachers in the profession
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Practical advice for practical work
A recent study details what is needed for world-class practical experiences for schools. We look into the priority recommendations.
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This year’s chemistry Nobel prize made simple
What is cryo-electron microscopy and how has it changed the world?
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Challenges for practical science teaching highlighted by new report
Pressures on schools and teachers are sidelining lab time for students
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Poor literacy skills hold disadvantaged students back in science
Reading skills are crucial for closing the attainment gap according to a new report
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Chemistry A-level results are out
The first cohort of the new A-levels in England received results along with an endorsement for practical work
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Are corrosive substances in your school safe?
Chemicals supply is under scrutiny following rising numbers of acid attacks
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Why participate in CREST awards?
We find out how and why schools take part in this investigative project scheme
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Universities ranked by teaching excellence
The first picture of performance against Teaching Excellence Framework criteria in the higher education sector has been announced
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RSC prizes in chemistry education
The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced the winners of its 2017 awards for chemistry education
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How much practical work?
Education in Chemistry asked ’how often do your students do practical work?’ and twitter responded
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Chemistry department evacuated after student accidentally makes explosive
Reports claim TATP synthesised by mistake at the University of Bristol
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Science teacher shortfall hits most disadvantaged
Trainee recruitment targets not met for the past five years
