The following call for papers has been made in the internet journal CERAPIE
(Chemistry Education: Research and Practice in Europe).

Contributions from practicing teachers would be welcome. Anyone with an
idea that they might like to develop, but who is not experienced in writing
for publication is welcome to make an informal approach.

CHEMISTRY EDUCATION:
RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN EUROPE

Theme Issue on

TEACHING CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS

Scheduled for publication in May 2003

GUEST EDITOR: Keith S. TABER

CALL FOR PAPERS


Contributions are invited for a themed peer-reviewed issue, on the theme of
the relationship of physics to chemistry teaching. Possible subject matter
for contributions might include:

the common ground in chemistry and physics teaching
the role physics plays in supporting the teaching of chemistry
students' difficulties in appreciating the relationship between associated
topics taught under the headings 'chemistry' and 'physics'
the influence of the incorporation of ideas from quantum theory on the
teaching of chemistry
the influence of the widespread use of physical techniques such as
spectroscopy upon the teaching of chemistry (ditto laser, microwave
techniques)
differences in the traditions of physics and chemistry, and how this
influences or should influence the teaching of the subjects
preferred learning styles of physics and chemistry students
the effect of subject specialism when teaching across the chemistry-physics
distinction
the nature (and future?) of 'physical science' courses
learning difficulties in science: do alternative conceptions in chemistry
and in physics present the same problems for teachers?

This list is not intended to be exclusive, but rather to suggest the scope
of possible contributions. Papers could discuss one or more of secondary,
college/high school or university level.

The guest editor for the themed issue will be Dr. Keith Taber, Faculty of
Education, University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2PH, U.K.
Informal approaches about the suitability of possible contributions may be
made to Dr. Taber preferably through e-mail at kst24@... Submissions,
in the format required by the journal (see GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS)
should be sent by post (NOT BY e-mail) * to the guest editor, to arrive by
November 30, 2002. Potential contributions will be subject to the journal's
usual peer review process. Where revisions are required as a condition of
publication, authors will be required to resubmit by March 31, 2003.




* Please remember to submit four (4) print copies of your manuscript, of
which three must be prepared for anonymous review.




Dr. Keith S. Taber
University of Cambridge Faculty of Education
Homerton College site
Hills Road
Cambridge CB2 2PH

kst24@...

http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/staff/taber.html

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