Dr Seamus Delaney from Deakin University leads one of the world’s largest surveys of chemistry teachers — 10,000 educators across 57 countries — revealing what really happens in science classrooms. In this conversation, he shares how out-of-field chemistry teachers navigate confidence gaps, why so much chemistry takes place at the sub-atomic level, and how “green” and “sustainable” chemistry are reshaping curricula worldwide. We talk about the 12 principles of green chemistry), and what reforms could help teachers feel better equipped to teach complex, unseen worlds.
Links:
https://experts.deakin.edu.au/43520-seamus-delaney
Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community
https://gctlc.org/seamus-delaney
Fizzics Education podcast with Dr Delaney
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/podcast/fizzicsed/podcast-chemistry-education-with-dr-seamus-delaney/Elements of Sustainable Chemistry research hub
https://eschemistry.org/about/
IUPAC Committee of Chemistry Education Project (survey page – also with practical activities shared by teachers across the world)