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All teacher documents were originally created in Microsoft Word and some were saved as Web Pages. Those may be easily copied and pasted back into Word for making any changes desired. Student-Centered Class. Using Student Centered Learning Strategies in the Chemistry ClassroomKaren Timberlake Department of Chemistry, Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, 91401khemist@aol.com we consider that learning is enhanced when students are engaged in the processing of information, then our challenge as teachers is to find creative ways to design dynamic learning environments that involve students in doing and thinking about chemistry.
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