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Zusatztext The proposal was thoroughly reviewed and commented upon by one of the series editors. The author responded positively to all criticisms of the proposal. Informationen zum Autor Douglas P. Newton was a teacher for twenty-four years before he began training teachers. He is currently a Professorial Fellow at Durham University, UK. Klappentext This practical and accessible workbook is designed to support student teachers as they develop their basic teaching skills and increase their broader knowledge and understanding for teaching science. Newly qualified and beginning teachers should also find it useful. It contains all the advice! guidance and resources new and student science teachers need to reflect on and develop their teaching practice! helping them to plan lessons across the subject in a variety of teaching situations. Helpful features include: case studies examples of pupilsa (TM) work examples of existing good practice a range of tried-and-tested teaching strategies photocopiable resources and training materials activities in each chapter to help student history teachers analyse their learning and performance web links for further reading on evidence-based practice. Zusammenfassung A Practical Guide to Teaching Science in the Secondary School is designed to support student teachers as they develop their teaching skills and increase their broader knowledge and understanding for teaching science. It offers straightforward advice and inspiration on key topics such as planning, assessment, practical work, the science classroom, and on to the broader aspects of teaching science. This thoroughly updated second edition reflects on new expectations, requirements, and practices in science teaching, with chapters exploring key and contemporary topics such as: ? The nature of science and scientific argument ? The various kinds of thinking emphasised in science and how to exercise them ? How to engage students in learning ? Assessment for and of learning ? Diverse needs and how to meet them ? The use of technology to support teaching and learning ? Learning at a distance. Designed to be used independently or alongside the popular textbook Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School , this book is packed with revised and updated case studies, examples of pupils’ work, and resources and activities in every chapter. It provides everything trainee and early career teachers need to reflect on and develop their teaching practice, helping them to plan lessons across the subject in a variety of teaching situations. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. What Underpins your Teaching: Some Matters of Science and Science Education 2. Preparing to Teach Science: Planning for Learning 3. In the Classroom: Supporting Learning in Science 4. Assessing Learning in Science in the Classroom 5. Differences 6. Some Broader Aspects of Science Teaching ...
