{"product_id":"learning-to-teach-science-in-the-secondary-school-9780415826433","title":"Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning to Teach Science in the Secondary School is an indispensable guide with a fresh approach to the process, practice and reality of teaching and learning science in a busy secondary school. This fourth edition has been fully updated in the light of changes to professional knowledge and practice and revisions to the national curriculum. \u003cbr\u003eWritten by experienced practitioners, this popular textbook comprehensively covers the opportunities and challenges of teaching science in the secondary school. It provides guidance on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ the knowledge and skills you need, and understanding the science department at your school \u003cbr\u003eâ development of the science curriculum \u003cbr\u003eâ the nature of science and how science works, biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy, earth science \u003cbr\u003eâ planning for progression, using schemes of work to support planning , and evaluating lessons \u003cbr\u003eâ language in science, practical work, using ICT , science for citizenship, Sex and Health Education and learning outside the classroom \u003cbr\u003eâ assessment for learning and external assessment and examinations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery unit includes a clear chapter introduction, learning objectives, further reading, lists of useful resources and specially designed tasks â including those to support Masters Level work â as well as cross-referencing to essential advice in the core text \u003ci\u003eLearning to Teach in the Secondary School\u003c\/i\u003e, sixth edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning to Teach Science in the Secondary School\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to support student teachers through the transition from graduate scientist to practising science teacher, while achieving the highest level of personal and professional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The book is user friendly and written in an understandable and jargon-free way by current and experienced practitioners. It maintains its accessibility throughout in a refreshingly non-condescending manner. In keeping with good practice, each chapter starts with a series of objectives and many include a number of tasks to help develop the skills needed to be a reflective and critical teacher. The references and ideas for further reading are recent and relevant, and would be a good starting point for trainee teachers to further engage with the topics discussed\"\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cb\u003eJohn Caroll, \u003ci\u003eEducation in Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. BECOMING A SCIENCE TEACHER\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1. Learning to be a science teacher \u003cem\u003eRob Toplis \u003c\/em\u003e1.2. Managing your professional learning \u003cem\u003eCaro Garrett \u003c\/em\u003e1.3. Working in a science department \u003cem\u003eRob Toplis \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM \u003c\/strong\u003e2.1. Science in the National Curriculum \u003cem\u003ePaul Davies \u003c\/em\u003e2.2. Science 11–14 \u003cem\u003ePaul Davies \u003c\/em\u003e2.3. Science 14–19 \u003cem\u003ePaul Davies \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. GETTING TO GRIPS WITH SCIENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1. The nature of science \u003cem\u003eMichael J. Reiss \u003c\/em\u003e3.2. Biology \u003cem\u003eKatherine Little \u003c\/em\u003els and DNA 3.3. Chemistry \u003cem\u003eAnn Childs \u003c\/em\u003e3.4. Physics and astronomy \u003cem\u003eSteven Chapman \u003c\/em\u003e3.5. Earth and atmospheric science \u003cem\u003ePaul Davies \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. PLANNING FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING SCIENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1. Planning for progression in science \u003cem\u003eRalph Levinson \u003c\/em\u003e4.2. Using schemes of work to support planning \u003cem\u003eKevin Smith \u003c\/em\u003e4.3. Planning and evaluating lessons \u003cem\u003eKevin Smith \u003c\/em\u003e4.4. Teaching strategies and organising learning \u003cem\u003ePete Sorensen \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. TEACHING SCIENCE: SPECIFIC CONTEXTS\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 Language in learning science \u003cem\u003eRob Toplis \u003c\/em\u003e5.2. Practical work \u003cem\u003eRob Toplis \u003c\/em\u003e5.3. Using technologies to support learning science \u003cem\u003eRuth Amos \u003c\/em\u003e5.4. Science for citizenship \u003cem\u003eMarcus Grace \u003c\/em\u003e5.5. Sex and health education \u003cem\u003eSandra Campbell \u003c\/em\u003e5.6. Beyond the classroom \u003cem\u003eRuth Amos \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1. Assessment for Learning – A Formative Approach \u003cem\u003eChristine Harrison \u003c\/em\u003e6.2 Summative assessment and examinations in science \u003cem\u003eChristine Harrison\u003c\/em\u003e 7\u003cstrong\u003e. IS EDUCATION RESEARCH VALUABLE FOR TEACHERS OF SCIENCE?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJohn Oversby\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896820932951,"sku":"9780415826433","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415826433.jpg?v=1738093567","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/learning-to-teach-science-in-the-secondary-school-9780415826433","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}