Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: In chemistry, as in other fields of study, the presence of a highly qualified teacher has been demonstrated to be the single most important factor affecting student outcomes. Today, we are proud to announce the launch of the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT), which complements existing initiatives to fulfill the American Chemical Society’s goal of providing the “most innovative, relevant, and effective chemistry education in the world” and underscores the contributions of K–12 teachers. Launching under the auspices of ACS, AACT is the first and only national membership organization by and for K–12 teachers of chemistry. It offers specialized chemistry teaching resources such as lesson plans, demonstrations, and multimedia including animations to help students visualize complex chemical phenomena. Other benefits include a subscription to Chemistry Solutions, an online peer-reviewed journal about teaching chemistry in the K–12 classroom; a subscription to ChemMatters, the award-winning magazine that demystifies everyday chemistry; and ...
Source: Chemical & Engineering News
Authors: ANDY JORGENSEN, DONALD J. WINK
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2597557604