All Opinion articles – Page 12
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OpinionPractical limitations
An apocalyptic vision of what the future might hold for school practical work in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Steve Jones
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die: Chromium's anomalous configuration
Eric Scerri argues that we may be misleading students about what's behind chromium's anomalous configuraton
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die: The atomic orbital conundrum
Are 4s atomic orbitals preferentially occupied and ionised?
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die: Le Châtelier’s principle
Eric Scerri examines Le Châtelier’s principle and shows how it can lead to confusion among students
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OpinionWe are failing our students and society
Michael Seery discusses how to teach students that won't become chemists
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die: pH 7 is neutral
Eric Scerri takes on the idea that pH 7 and neutral always coincide, and explains why it doesn't necessarily tell the whole story
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OpinionFive ideas in chemical education that must die
Eric Scerri explores outdated chemical concepts
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OpinionIndia at a crossroads
Chemistry teachers in India must make better use of experiments that are cheap and easy to run to inspire the next generation, says T V Venkateswaran
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OpinionWe need to talk about VLEs
What do we use VLEs for? Michael Seery discusses the ubiquitous classroom tool
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OpinionWhat I’ll do differently next year
Peter Banks considers how he'll improve his schemes of work for the next academic year
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OpinionThe case for inquiry-based learning
Michael Seery continues his critical look at inquiry-based learning
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OpinionScholarship of teaching and learning
Tina Overton discusses the need for scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education
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OpinionThe case against inquiry-based learning
Michael Seery takes a critical look at inquiry-based learning
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OpinionShould we care if students enjoy lessons?
Kristy Turner asks if a student's opinion of their learning experience really matters.
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OpinionPower to the profession
Science teachers can take the lead within a new College of Teaching, and show other teaching communities the way, says John Holman
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OpinionBuilding better science communicators
Kristy Turner explains why science teachers should help develop student literacy
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OpinionThe end of practical work in UK schools?
Mary Whitehouse considers what the results of Ofqual's consultation on GCSE science practical assessment mean for teachers and students