Local education authorities science

Other support materials are available from Local Education Authorities (these organisations often run INSET courses concerned with safety in primary science), the Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of School Science (CLEAPSS) Service and the Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre (SSERC). 

Secondly, there are books that cover the history of chemistry in particular places. The development of chemical science in modem China is the theme of one recent book that is probably the only source in the West of such information.44 Setting a new trail in analysis of national trends was the multi-authored book Chemistry in America 1876-1976.45 This presented a vast mass of empirical data about most conceivable aspects of American chemistry vocational, professional, educational and industrial. Like the History of Chemistry by Partington, to which it bears a curious resemblance in its fact-collecting skills and deadpan presentation, it is unlikely to be replaced for a long time. As will be seen in subsequent chapters there are many smaller studies available of aspects of chemistry in individual countries or regions. One of general interest is a discussion on chemistry in 19th-century Baden,46 while another localizes chemistry to Essex and East London.47... 

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Virtually all the schools had identified the development of classroom investigations as a problem area. School inspections indicated that pupils needed to be more independent to set up their own investigations, as well as to be enabled to explain their findings. Head teachers, co-ordinators, and local authority education advisors considered that teachers were reluctant to provide open-ended investigations because they lacked confidence and knowledge in science. 

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