School-university partnerships: Lessons learned from 10 years of spectroscopy for teachers and post 16 students

Authors

  • TG Harrison School of Chemistry, University of Bristol
  • AJ Shaw School of Chemistry, University of Bristol
  • KL Shallcross School of Chemistry, University of Bristol
  • SJ Williams School of Chemistry, University of Bristol
  • DE Shallcross School of Chemistry, University of Bristol

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29311/ndtps.v0i6.391

Abstract

Spectroscopy covers a wide range of analytical techniques, a small sub-set of which UK pre-university chemistry students are required to study. The expense of such equipment means that it is not available to the vast majority of schools whilst it is commonplace in university chemistry departments. This article discusses the evolution of the Bristol ChemLabS spectroscopy outreach activities. The advantages and disadvantages of this method of engagement for both the participants and the providers are discussed from 10 years of activity.

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How to Cite

Harrison, T., Shaw, A., Shallcross, K., Williams, S., & Shallcross, D. (2016). School-university partnerships: Lessons learned from 10 years of spectroscopy for teachers and post 16 students. New Directions in the Teaching of Natural Sciences, (6), 72–76. https://doi.org/10.29311/ndtps.v0i6.391

Issue

No. 6 (2010)

Section

Communications