ABSTRACT

This book provides a comprehensive and critical guide to the new and experienced teachers on the teaching and learning of science. It combines an overview of current research with an account of curriculum changes to provide a valuable and practical guide to the business of classroom teaching.

The book gives helpful advice and ideas for exploring further on current issues in the teaching of science, including:

  • inclusion
  • planning teaching and setting targets
  • assessment with a focus on assessment for learning
  • the use of ICT in science pedagogy
  • language and literacy in science education
  • the way 'science works' and the nature of science.

Each chapter offers references, further reading and recommended websites, which will be especially valuable to those who wish to submit assignments at Masters Level under the new framework for ITT courses.

part |2 pages

THEME A Science teaching, the science curriculum and the nature of science

chapter 1|21 pages

The art and craft of science teaching

chapter 2|18 pages

Becoming a teacher

part |2 pages

THEME B Practical approaches to science teaching

chapter 4|48 pages

Learning in science

chapter 5|19 pages

Planning and managing learning in science

chapter 6|17 pages

Meeting special needs in science

chapter 7|11 pages

Practical work in science education

chapter 8|10 pages

Investigations in science

chapter 9|27 pages

Language in science teaching and learning

part |2 pages

THEME C Enriching science teaching