The general chemistry teacher—Salesman for chemistry

Abstract

General chemistry teachers are not unlike life-insurance salesmen, since they too hope that most of their students will in their later years say, "I certainly am glad to have taken chemistry and to have had the teachers there that I did."

Lecture vs. Discussion

“…Smith surveyed chairmen of chemistry departments and found none wiIIing to accept studies in psychology, counseling and guidance, or statistics as a minor in the requirements for a Ph.D. in chemistry. (12) MODERATOR:…”