Teach Now! Science - The Joy of Teaching Science

Written by a highly-skilled practitioner, this practical, classroom-focused guide contains all the support you need to become a great science teacher. Combining a grounded, modern rationale for learning and teaching with highly practical training approaches, the book guides you through all the different aspects of science teaching offering clear, straightforward advice on classroom practice, lesson planning and working in schools.

List of contents

1. The Joy of Teaching Science 2. How Science Works 3. The Science Curriculum 4. Planning for Differentiation 5. Managing Behaviour and Building Relationships 6. Classic Teaching Modes 7. Science as a Practical Subject 8. Formative Assessment 9. Getting Your First Job

About the author

Tom Sherrington has been Head Teacher at King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford for several years. He is moving on to become Head Teacher at Highbury Grove School in Islington, UK, and remains a practising science teacher. His blog, headguruteacher.com, has a very wide following, and he is a regular contributor to teacher training events around the country.

Product details

• Authors: Tom Sherrington, Tom (King Edward VI Grammar School Sherrington, Sherrington Tom
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.05.2014
• EAN: 9780415726894
• ISBN: 978-0-415-72689-4
• No. of pages: 210
• Series: Teach Now!
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; England, EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Secondary Schools, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Sciences, General Science, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General