UNESCO/IUPACCTC Global Program in Microchemistry*
J. D. Bradley
RADMASTE Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,
South Africa
Abstract: It is widely believed that practical work is an essential
part of chemistry education. However, in most countries there is no
provision for such personal experiences, and even at universities, provision
is limited. This problem has been recognized for many years by both
UNESCO and IUPACCTC (Committee on Teaching of Chemistry), and
a number of initiatives were taken to address it. The microchemistry
program started four years ago aims to address the problem through promoting
a small-scale, low-cost approach. This is done by means of introductory
workshops for chemistry educators in different countries. The concept
has been received enthusiastically in nearly 40 countries now, and pilot
projects have been initiated in several of these.
*Lecture presented at the 8th International
Chemistry Conference in Africa (8th ICCA), 30 July-4 August 2001, Dakar,
Sénégal. Other presentations are published
in this issue, pp. 1147-1223.
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