<p> Chemistry is an experimental science and many educators believe
that the laboratory program is central to the teaching of chemistry.
Introductory chemistry curriculum, as defined by senior secondary school
and freshman university courses, has throughout its history placed
varying degrees of emphasis on the laboratory component. In this
project, a brief discussion of the historical background of chemical
education is followed by a consideration of those constraints thought to
interfere with the implementation of an effective laboratory program. </p> <p> Safety is an issue currently receiving greater attention in
educational institutions. This is reflected in the increased
responsibilities required by both statute and tort law. A summary of
these responsibilities and their effects on the teaching of chemistry is
included in this project. </p> <p> In order to remain faithful to the nature of chemistry, many
educators employ student activities which act as alternatives to the
laboratory experiment. Various such alternatives are examined. This is
followed by recommendations on how a laboratory program may be
effectively implemented. </p> / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/19264 |
| Date | 09 1900 |
| Creators | Hoogendoorn, Irma |
| Contributors | Humphreys, D.A., Laposa, J.D., Teaching |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
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