2_WILLIAM (BILL) PITT PALMER: PUBLICATIONS (1989- 1995)
For the purposes of this document, articles and portions of books will be typed in bold. I will provide links and gradually expand them to provide an online version of many of my papers. I started work in the Faculty of Education, Northern Territory University (now Charles Darwin University), in February 1989 and retired on 7 February 2007.
A chronological listing of papers with links where possible will follow on subsequent pages.
CONTACT:william.palmer9920@gmail.com
1989
The Teaching of Chemical Change in Junior Science Courses', paper presented at Chemistry in Context' RACI Chemical Education Division Conference, 26-28 June 1989, Mount Gravatt, BCAE, Brisbane, Queensland.
Abstract of 'The Teaching of Chemical Change in Junior Science Courses', printed in conference programme ISBN 0 909 589 49 6, pp.5.
'Gold Mining in Papua New Guinea: A Curricular Omission?' Paper presented at 20th ASERA Conference held at Chisholm Institute of Technology, Frankston, Victoria, 29 June-2 July, 1989.
'Gold Mining in Papua New Guinea: A Curricular Omission?' Research in Science Education, Vol 19, pp. 210-219. Abstract at URL: http://www.springerlink.com/content/120t3n76528253q5/
Further Reference: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1989RScEd..19..210P
'Gold Mining in Papua New Guinea: A Curricular Omission?' The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume10 (1989-1990), SSN1032 - 8831, pp.10-18.
'Some thoughts on Teaching Changes of State and Chemical Change'. Paper presented at CONSTANT 12 (Annual Meeting of the Science Teachers' Association of the Northern Territory, held at Katherine, N.T. 22-24 September 1989.
1990
Poster paper on 'Physical and Chemical Change', exhibited at Association for Science Education Conference, Lancaster, U.K.,3-6 January 1990.
Review of 'Chemical Change', by Lee Whisson, Unit Science Publishers, The Australian Science Teachers Journal, March 1990, 36(1), pp.85-86.
'Administering a Questionnaire Survey' Lecture to Masters students doing EDN 521 (Introduction to Research Methods in Education), 3 May 1990.
The determination of the density of cork: An Alternative Suggestion' The Australian Science Teachers' Journal ,Vol 36,(issue 118), No 3, 1990, pp.72-73.
'The low cost 'Rokit' for Conceptual Development in Physics', Paper presented at CONASTA 1990, Alice Springs, 9-14 July 1990. For abstract see National Conference Program, p.30.
'Science Education Research in Papua New Guinea: 1978 to 1990'. Paper presented at 1990 Australian Science Education Research Association at Curtin University in Perth, 14-17 July, 1990.
'Popularising Science through Television' (informal paper with Brian Robertson). Presented at 1990 Australian Science Education Research Association at Curtin University in Perth, 14-17 July, 1990.
Abstract only: http://www.springerlink.com/content/q7460646874t4562/
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'Science Education Research in Papua New Guinea: 1978 to 1990', Research in Science Education, Vol 20, pp.240-248.
Abstract only at: http://www.springerlink.com/content/120t3n76528253q5/
'Science Education in the United Kingdom: a report for STANT', STANT Newsletter, August, 1990, pp.10-12.
'Biological issues; some preliminary thoughts'. Paper at SSABSA/Northern Territory Department of Education Inservice for Year 11/12 Teachers, Casuarina Secondary College, 15 August, 1990.
'Some Current Issues in Science Education', Paper to Education Faculty Seminar, Faculty of Education, NTU, 7 September 1990.
'Some Ideas about Concepts', Paper at Constant 13, Batchelor Education Village, N.T., 21-23 September.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED502493.pdf
An Annotated Aboriginal Science Bibliography', Aboriginal Child at School , October/November, Vol 18, No 5, pp.34-43.
Listed in Australian Library Collections as 12 page article:http://nla.gov.au/anbd.bib-an7878734
'Letter to the editor: A Reply to Mrs P C Dove' Australian Science Teachers' Journal, November, Vol 36, No 4, Issue 119, p.7, 1990.
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Using an air/water Powered Rocket (the 'Rokit') for Teaching Science at a Variety of Levels', STANT Newsletter, November, 1990, pp.15-17.
'Nationhood and Education in Nigeria: A Case Study of School Inspection in Nigeria as a means of increasing Central Government Control', Paper presented at the ANCZIES Conference 3-5 December 1990 entitled 'Nationhood Internationalism and Education' in Auckland, New Zealand. (SEE PDF IN ERIC).
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3d/10/8f.pdf
'Nationhood and Education in Nigeria: A Case Study of School Inspection in Nigeria as a means of increasing Central Government Control', In Nationhood, Internationalism and Education (Edited Roger Peddie), Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society from 3rd-5th December, O'Rorke Hall, University of Auckland, New Zealand, pp.171-184. See URL:
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3d/10/8f.pdf
A Contribution to An Invitation ......to Read, (Edited Nola Oliver), (Mimeo) Faculty of Education, Northern Territory University, pp. 39-41.
'Co-operation between Industry and Education in Australia's Northern Territory: Some Case Studies', presented at Society For Research in Higher Education Conference, Industry and Higher Education .......Pipers and Tunes, 18-20 December 1990, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
'The Teaching of Chemical Change in Junior Science Courses' The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 10 (1989-1990), ISSN1032-8831, pp.28- 40.
1991
'Chemistry on stamps: Organic Chemistry in Postage Stamps', Journal of Chemical Education, Vol 68, No 10 (October), 1991, p.884. Letter cited at: http://quim.iqi.etsii.upm.es/vidacotidiana/stamp.pdf and
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ed068p884.1
Travels with a Scientific Purpose' ACENT (Newsletter of the Australian College of Education Northern Territory Chapter), Vol 6, No 1, pp.15-24.
Philately, Science Teaching and the History of Science, Lab Talk, Vol 35, No 1, 1991, pp. 30-31.
1990 ANZCIES Conference Report, ANZCIES Newsletter, Vol 7, No.3, February, 1991, pp. 12-15.
'Using an Air/water Powered Rocket for Teaching Science', The Australian Science Teachers' Journal, Issue 120, Vol 37, No 1, March, pp. 34-35.
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Review of 'Beginning Science Teaching', by Chris Dawson (Longman Cheshire, Melbourne), STANT Newsletter, April/May, pp.10-12.
'Calendar for Science Conferences', STANT Newsletter, April/May, pp.25-30.
Acknowledgment (with many others) of work done in pre-viewingsome parts of Engaging Science - Electricity/Radio and Communications, Curriculum Corporation, Carlton, Victoria, by E. Dangerfield, see pp iv and p. 297.
'Popularising Science through Television: Where are we now?' Joint paper with B. Robertson presented at ASERA 1991, 22nd Annual Conference of Australasian Science Education Research Association, 11-14 July, Iluka Beach Resort, Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland.
'The Construction of an Aboriginal Science Bibliography: Some Issues Arising', paper presented at ASERA 1991, 22nd Annual Conference of Australasian Science Education Research Association , 11-14 July, Iluka Beach Resort, Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland.
'The Construction of an Aboriginal Science Bibliography: a Research Note Research in Science Education, Vol 21, pp.349-351. Abstract at URL:http://www.springerlink.com/content/g3188n7251835xm3/
Joint paper with B. Robertson 'Popularising Science through Television: a Research Note' Research in Science Education, Vol 21, pp.352-354. See ERIC URL for Abstract:
http://eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=EJ551143&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=EJ551143
'Calendar 2 for Science Conferences from July 1991 onwards', STANT Newsletter, August, pp. 25-32.
'One Sunny Day: a Report on a Solar Energy Symposium held at NTU on 10 May 1991' STANT Newsletter, August pp. 23-25.
'The Making of an Aboriginal Science Bibliography', Faculty of Education 'Education Research in Progress Meeting', Friday 18 October at 4.00 pm.
Review of 'Life, Death, Genes and Ethics: Biotechnology and Bioethics' by Max Charlesworth, ABC Books, Crows Nest, NSW, STANT Newsletter, November, p. 3-4.
1992
Edited The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 11. 'Editorial',
The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory Volume 11, p. 4.
'Some Ideas about Concepts', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 11, pp.54-61.
'STANT Journal, Volumes 1-10: An Index, Some History and Some Comments', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory Volume 11, pp.78-90.
'Postscript: Some Humour in Chemistry', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 11, pp.106 -111.
A Review of 'It's a Mattter of Survival' by Anita Gordon and David Susuki, The International Journal of Envionmental Education and Information, Vol 11, No 2, p.123.
A Review of 'Bones of Contention' by R Lewin, STANT Magazine, No 1. April, pp.11-12.
'Calendar 1, 1992 for Science Conferences from March onwards', STANT Magazine, No 1. April, pp.18-24.
'The Royal Australan Chemical Institute and the NT Teacher', STANT Magazine, No 1. April, p.14.
A Review of 'Data Handling Skills for Australian Science Students' MTANT Forum, Vol 9, No 1, March, p.31 .
'Calculating The Distance Around The Earth: A Northern Territory Experience', The Australian Science Teachers' Journal Issue 125, Vol 38, No 2, pp.34-35. See URL:
A piece about 'The Fortin Barometer' provided for research entitled 'Expatriate experiences: critical incidents' by David Richards, Faculty of Business, NTU. 21/4/92. May be used in a publication.
'Learning from the First Australians' New Scientist, No 1822, (Science and Education in Australia and New Zealand Supplement), Vol 2 , No 10, 23 May, p. 4. At URL: http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED501146.pdf
Interviewed (10mins) on Ramona Korval Show( Talkback Programme) 10.45 am Melbourne time, Tuesday 16 June, on 3 LO (774khz). Topic Aboriginal Science and Technology.
'Reflection on School Inspection', Paper at Post-Graduate and Lecturers’ Research Seminar in Educational Administration, held at the Faculty of Education, NTU, 4 & 5 July 1992
Presentation with Hosking, A.J., Kasparek, G., & Michie, M.G. entitled Industry / Education Co-operation in the Northern Territory: Three Case Studies, at the Australian College of Education National Conference, Darwin, NT, 8-10 July.
A discussion paper on a Ph.D Proposal entitled - A Study of the Teaching and Learning of two of the bulk properties of substances frequently known as "Physical and Chemical Change”, Curtin University Post Graduate Seminar, on 18/8/92 (4.30pm) at SMEC, Curtin University, Perth.
Solar Awareness: The contribution of chemistry, STANT Magazine, Volume 3, September, pp.15-16.
A Review of 'Dinasaur Stamps of the World' by S. Baldwin and B. Halstead, STANT Magazine, Volume 3, September, p. 19.
'Science and ethics', paper presented at Constant XV, Anzac Hill High School, Alice Springs, 27-30 September.
'The paradox of physical and chemical change: an initial view', paper presented at Western Australian Intervarsity Barebones Symposium, Business School Building, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA.
on 3 October.
'The paradox of physical and chemical change: an initial view', Proceedings of Western Australian Intervarsity Barebones Symposium, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA. pp. 91-100.
'Ethics, Issues and science education', paper presented at WASEA (West Australian Science Education Conference, seventeenth annual conference), at Ministry of Education (Leederville site), Perth on Friday 16 October.
'Ethics, Issues and science education', Proceedings of West Australian Science Education Conference, seventeenth annual conference, 16 October 1992, Western Australian Ministry of Education Perth, pp.71-79.
ED501800 http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED501800.pdf
A Review of 'A Passion for Science' by L. Wolpert and A Richards, 'The Australian Science Teachers’ Journal' September, Vol 38, No 3 pp.72-74.
An In-Service Handbook for Western Samoan Science Teachers (Block 1), parts 1 & 2, written with P. Varghese, published by the Western Samoan Ministry of Education.
"Early Domes", The Australian, 25 November 1992, p.12.
The paradox of physical and chemical change: an initial view”, a seminar with postgraduate students and staff at the Faculty of Education, Kings College, London, on 8 December, 12.30 to 1.30pm.
'Easy as ABC: AARnet, buckyballs and the curriculum', Poster paper, 12 ICCE, Twelth International Conference on Chemical Education, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-21 December.
'Easy as ABC: AARnet, buckyballs and the curriculum', paper at 12 ICCE, Twelth International Conference on Chemical Education, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-21 December.
1993
'Popularising Science through Television: Where are we now?' Joint paper with B. Robertson The Australian Science Teachers' Journal , March, Vol 39, No 1, pp. 46-47. See URL
'Education and the Economy: Some Personal Experiences' Education Today, March, Vol 43, No 1, pp.35-38.
Edited, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 12.
'Editorial',The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 12, p.4.
'Science and Ethics' The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 12, pp. 8-18. # ED501800 See URL: http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED501800.pdf
'Does hot water freeze faster than cold? or why Mpemba's ice cream is a discrepant event', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 12, pp. 42-50. See URL:
Review of 'Imagined Worlds' & Is Science Necessary?', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 12, pp. 102-104.
Review of 'Betrayers of the Truth', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 12, pp.105-106
'Postscript: Some Humour in Physics', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 12, pp.119-126.
Presentation with Kasparek, G. entitled "Educational iniatives: Three case studies about co-operation between education & industry in the Northern Territory: Science education for a changing Australia: National conference on industry/ science education partnerships, 28-30 March, Canberra, ACT.
'Measuring the Earth's Circumference', Education in Science, No 152, April, pp. 36-37.
Presentation with Robertson, B. and Copland, A. ' Industry and Education: A workshop to consider policy, schools and Industry, the benefits of Industrial sponsorship and Nuclear Energy Issues' CONSTANT 16 (Annual Conference of the Science Teachers Association of the Northern Territory ) 20-22 August 1993 at Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
An In-Service Handbook for Western Samoan Science Teachers (Block 2), written with P. Varghese, published by the Western Samoan Ministry of Education.
'Some Local Projects for Improving Students Motivation in Science in the Northern Territory' (Poster paper), 62nd ANZAAS Congress, Science: Making the Difference, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 28-30 September, 1993.
Interview about my poster paper entitled 'Some Local Projects for Improving Students Motivation in Science in the Northern Territory', on Darwin Radio National at 6pm 30/9/93 at the 62nd ANZAAS Congress, Science: Making the Difference, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 28-30 September, 1993.
An In-Service Handbook for Western Samoan Science Teachers (Block 3), written with P. Varghese, published by the Western Samoan Ministry of Education.
'Airbag Chemistry: A Minor Triumph toward Greater Road Safety', STANT Magazine, Edition 3, December, pp.10-11.
Science in the Australian "National Curriculum" Lecture in Rm 306 Runme Shaw Bldg, University of Hong Kong, on Dec 4, 1993 (Saturday) at 9:30 - 11:30am.
Attended 13th Regional Symposium SEAPREAMS, Guangzhou, South China, 7-12 December and produced four position papers on reforms in education
SUB - THEME I. Reforms in Curriculum.
SUB-THEME2. Reforms in Teacher Competency.
SUB-THEME3. Reforms in Educational Funding and Management.
SUB-THEME4. Reforms in educational participation.
1994
'Buckminster Fuller, Buckyballs and the Teaching of Chemistry', Chemistry in Australia, 61(4).210
'Cut off in his prime: a bicentennial panegyric on Lavoisier's contribution to chemistry', Paper in the Faculty of Education Teaching and Learning Seminars, 30 March, Faculty of Education, Northern Territory University.
Edited,The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 13.
Editorial, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 13, p.4.
Palmer, W. P., Copland, A & Robertson, B. 'Industry & Education: A Workshop to Consider Policy, Schools & Industry, the Benefits of Industrial Sponsorship & Nuclear Energy Issues', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 13, pp.6-16.
A Report on the 62nd ANZAAS Congress 'Science: Making the difference' at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, from 28-30 September, 1993, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 13, pp.97-104.
A Review of 'The Man with No Endorphins and Other Reflections on Science' by James Gorman (1989), The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 13, p.107.
A Review of 'The Physical Sciences Since Antiquity' Edited by Rom Harre, Croom Helm Ltd, Beckenham, UK. (1986)", The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 13, p.107.
'Postscript: Some Humour in Science', The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 13, pp. 111-130.
'A Report on the SEAPREAMS Thirteenth Regional Symposium', Paper at NTIER Seminar for Joint Professional Associations on the Thirteenth SEAPREAMS Regional Symposium, 21 April 1994 Faculty of Education, Northern Territory University at 8.00pm.
'A Review of ' Complexity: The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos' By M. Mitchell Waldrop, Simon & Schuster, 1992", The Australian Science Teachers' Journal Issue 133, Vol 40, No 2, pp.73-74.
A Review of 'The Sixth Day' &' The Wrench' both by Primo Levi, Abacus Books,The Australian Science Teachers' Journal Issue 133, Vol 40, No 2, pp.81-82.
'Celebrating Chemistry's History: the Bicentennial of Antoine Lavoisier's Death 'RACI Chemical Education Conference, University of Newcastle, Australia, June 26- 30.
'The History of Science in the Classroom: Chemists Celebrating the Bicentennial of Antoine Lavoisier's Death', CONASTA 43: Science Education in from the Cold, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, July 4-8
'Science Education in Western Samoa: Training the Teachers.'CONASTA 43: Science Education in from the Cold, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, July 4-8.
'Reflections on the Effects of Christian Witness on Public Life', Clouds of Witnesses (Editor Vivienne Hayward), Christchurch Cathedral, Darwin, p.16.
'Physical and Chemical Change as Described in School Textbooks: an Initial View', ASERA 43: 25th Annual Conference, Westside Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia,July 10-13.
A Review of ' Making Science Education Relevant' by D. P. Newton, Kogan Page, London, UK., STANT Magazine, October/November, p.11.
'Safe Shoes', STANT Magazine, October/November, p.14.
A Review of 'Anatomy of a Scientific Discovery' by J. Goldberg, Bantam Books, UK, STANT Magazine, October/November, p.19.
'Physical and Chemical Change as Viewed Through School Textbooks: An Initial View', AARE Conference at the University of Newcastle at 12.30 pm on 29 November, Room V 102. Ref no for paper PALMB94.417. (Paper accessible on WWW at http://www.aare.edu.au/94pap/palmb94417.txt).
'Training the Teachers in Western Samoa: Some Wider Implications', Educating all the Family (Editors Mike Read and Roger R. Wook), Proceedings of the Twenty-second Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society, 4-7 December, St Hilda's College, University of Melbourne, Australia, pp.1-11. SEE URL:
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3d/48/26.pdf
A Review of "The Fontana History of Chemistry" by W. Brock, Issues in Educational Research, Volume 4, No.2, December, p.119-120.
An In-Service Handbook for Western Samoan Science Teachers (Block 4), written with P. Varghese, published by the Western Samoan Ministry of Education.
1995
'Science Education in Western Samoa: Training the Junior Secondary Teachers', Seminar Room B 33 in Fylde Building at 4.30 (Talk Number 45a), January 5, ASE Annual Meeting, The University of Lancaster, UK.
'Physical and Chemical Change as Viewed Through School Textbooks: An Initial View', Seminar to Faculty and students on Wednesday, 18 January at 5.30 pm at Morehead University, Morehead, Kentucky.
Edited, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14.
Editorial, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp. 3-.4.
Kasparek, G. & Palmer, W. Creationism in schools: some views to start the debate, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp. 79-81.
Science in the Australian "National Curriculum",The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp.95-101.
Simple as abc: aarnet, buckyballs and the curriculum, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp.102-110
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Travelling for professional development: attending three scientific conferences in June/July 1994: a report.The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp.119-126.
Book review of "Mr Tomkins in Paperback" by George Gamow, The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp. 134-135.
Book review of "Science as Politics" edited by Les Levidow.The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp. 135-136.
Postscript: more humour in science.The Journal of the Science Teacher Association of the Northern Territory, Volume 14, pp.137-157.
Celebrating Chemistry's History: The Bicentennial of Antoine Lavoisier's Death', Australian Chemistry Resource Book, 1995 (edited C. L. Fogliani), Vol 14, pp.48-58.
"Science through their eyes: reflections of student teachers of their own science learning."Paper presented at 25th Annual Conference of the Australian Teacher Education Assoc. Inc. at the Australian Catholic University, 40 Edward Street, Sydney from July 5 - 8, 1995. Formerly at URL http://info.mq.edu.au/Educ/atea/palmerw.htm4 Now with ERIC as pdf file
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/3d/43/9f.pdf
Citations: citing Palmer: Science through their eyes. See:
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&lr=&cites=15039193601596549898
Palmer, W. P. with Appleton, K., Skamp,K., Crawford, G., Cousins, J., Kirkwood, V., Jones, B., Tytler, R. and Fleer, M.An Australian curriculum in science? Responses by the States to the Statements and Profiles. Paper presented at ASERA 95 - 26th Annual Conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association at LaTrobe University Bendigo, Victoria from July 9-12, 1995
"Science through their eyes: reflections of student teachers of their own science learning." Paper presented at ASERA 95 - 26th Annual Conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association at LaTrobe University Bendigo, Victoria from July 9-12, 1995.
"Science Beyond the Textbook?? Yes! But Let's Start with a Brief History of the Science Textbook", August 18-20, 1995, CONSTANT 18, Nightcliff High School, Nightcliff, Darwin.
"A Tale of Two Scientists" The Auditorium, Building 35, 10.45 am, Sunday 27 August, OPEN DAY at NTU.
"Using Newswatcher and Listservers", Education Faculty Staff Development in Information Technology, 12 00 (noon)Wednesday 20 September, Education Faculty Lecture Theatre.
"The Life and Works of J. J. Loschmidt (1820 - 1895)" at the Chemical Education Division, Royal Australian Chemical Institute 10th National Conference, 2.40pm Sunday, October 2, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, S.A.
"Point of View: Does Magnesium "burn" in nitrogen? Or Double-Dealing Examiners !", STANT Magazine, Term 3, pp.7-8.
Review of "Inarticulate Science?" by David Layton, Edgar Jenkins, Sally Macgill & Angela Davey, STANT Magazine, Term 3, pp.11.
"Second Calendar 1995 for Science / Education Conferences: Conference Dates in Science Education/ Education from September 1995 Onwards", STANT Magazine, Term 3, pp.18-20.
"Talk by Charles Fawcett on Education- industry Links", STANT Magazine, Term 3, pp. 20.
Contribution to "History of Non-western Science: a Syllabus", edited Douglas Allchin, History of Science Society Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, October 26-29, 1995.
"Physical and chemical change: The long history of the iron filings and sulphur experiment", Proceedings of the The Third International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Volume 2, October 29 - November 1 1995, pp. 939-949.
"Science through their eyes: reflections of student teachers of their own science learning." Paper presented at Science Education Seminar, Senior Common Room, Sheares Hall, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 5.30- 6.30pm Thursday 9 November.
"A History of the Chemistry Textbook", Faculty Seminar Semester 2, 3.30 pm on Friday, 17 November.
Four mini papers produced for SEAPREAMS- 14 Regional Symposium, Auckland, New Zealand, 4-8 December 1995, Managing Educational Reality in Asia and the Pacific. These are background for the speakers and are unlikely to be published.
SUB - THEME 1 - Mass Communication- secondary education in Western Samoa.
SUB - THEME 2 - Quality Assurance/ Accountability-Universities in Australia.
SUB - THEME 3 -Information technology: the Use of the Internet: Newswatcher and Listservers.
SUB - THEME 4 - Cultural Imperatives: The Case of Science.
An In-Service Handbook for Western Samoan Science Teachers (Blocks 1a, 1b, 2, 3 & 4), written with P. Varghese, (Editing for new edition) published by the Western Samoan Ministry of Education.