Telling the Stories of Chemistry

Trevor M. Kitson
Institute of Fundamental Sciences , Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (10), p 1504
DOI: 10.1021/ed082p1504
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2005

Abstract

This article describes the author's long-established practice of including in every chemistry lecture an "interest interlude"—a few minutes of discussion about some fascinating, amazing, or amusing aspect of chemistry. It may be about a piece of cutting-edge research, about an aspect of chemical history, or about the impact of chemistry on some aspect of the everyday world. Students are without fail enthusiastically receptive to this teaching technique and report that it significantly enhances their enjoyment of lectures and appreciation of chemistry. The author recommends this practice as a valuable way of dispelling the misbelief (discussed in recent issues of this Journal) that "We do not have time to discuss applications and implications of chemical science".

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Public Understanding / Outreach

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Communication / Writing

Keywords (Subject):

Learning Theories
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