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Journal of Chemical Education, 1973
Discusses the objectives, main sections, and rationale underlying the final report of the Subcommittee on Chemistry for the Nonscientist. (CC)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum, Curriculum Research, Educational Innovation

Mellon, Edward K. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1973
Describes the two functions of teaching and learning processes: short-range training and long-range education, and suggests that the course had better be carried out first via the Keller plan and then via lectures on exciting materials of the subject matter. (CC)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Editorials, Educational Objectives

Valeriote, I. M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1976
Compares a self-paced laboratory to a conventional laboratory; the students in the self-paced group achieved significantly higher grades and were enthusiastic about the format. (MLH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education

Metka, John W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Describes a self-paced high school chemistry program and its development over a 14 year period. Reviews the major evolution decisions resulting in the course as it is structured presently. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Chemistry, Evaluation Methods, Individualized Instruction

Ledbetter, Elaine W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1978
Describes a chemistry course designed for the general student at Pampa Senior High School, Pampa, Texas. It presents the fundamental concepts in chemistry in a nonmathematical context; contains many options in the form of minicourses; and permits the student to pace himself. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Individualized Instruction

Cassen, T.; Forster, Leslie – Journal of Chemical Education, 1973
Describes the basic spirit and details of a one-semester lab-oriented chemistry course designed within a flexible, self-paced format for elementary education majors. Included are a syllabus and a competency measure. (CC)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Competency Based Teacher Education, Course Content, Curriculum Guides

DeRose, James V. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Describes a collection of college chemistry demonstrations designed for self-paced classes. Some of these exercises stem from original ideas; others are adaptations of one or more published demonstrations. Two exercises, as examples, are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, College Students, Higher Education