An Essential Recognition: Two Valid Introductory Chemistries

Gordon M. Barrow
2095 Thompson Rd., Gabriola, BC, V0R 1X0, Canada
J. Chem. Educ., 1997, 74 (10), p 1154
DOI: 10.1021/ed074p1154
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 1997

Abstract

Currently there are two very different, usually unrecognized, views of what introductory chemistry is. Only if we are aware of these views can we move beyond the introductory chemistry courses that so many students find troublesome and useless.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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Chemical Education Research

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