Secondary Science in Action
On sale
13th September 2024
Price: £15
There is nothing more exciting in science teaching than transforming students into effective, enthusiastic biologists, chemists and physicists. To this end, this book spells out the skills and strategies of the successful science teacher in action.
Drawing on years of teaching experience, Richard and Emily Giubertoni set out top tips for effective practice in all areas of a science teacher’s role, from curriculum planning to managing practicals, from powerful hinterland stories to how to approach controversial topics.
The useful approaches set out in this book will have value for science teachers at all stages of their careers, from trainee teachers to department leaders.
Being an effective teacher is not innate: we can all learn to teach, to teach well, and to teach better. In this thoroughly comprehensive overview of science teaching in action, all science teachers will find ideas to strengthen, inspire and further develop their teaching practice, in a practical and pragmatic book that is enjoyable and engaging to read.
Drawing on years of teaching experience, Richard and Emily Giubertoni set out top tips for effective practice in all areas of a science teacher’s role, from curriculum planning to managing practicals, from powerful hinterland stories to how to approach controversial topics.
The useful approaches set out in this book will have value for science teachers at all stages of their careers, from trainee teachers to department leaders.
Being an effective teacher is not innate: we can all learn to teach, to teach well, and to teach better. In this thoroughly comprehensive overview of science teaching in action, all science teachers will find ideas to strengthen, inspire and further develop their teaching practice, in a practical and pragmatic book that is enjoyable and engaging to read.
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Reviews
This work provides an invaluable overview of effective, evidence-based strategies in science education. The authors share their expertise in a practical, instructive and straightforward way that will benefit every science educator from trainee to subject leader.
This book is an essential guide for every science teacher. Underpinned by a review of the evidence the authors explain how to embed a wide range of research in your science teaching, with practical suggestions and case studies.
This book is a must-have for Science leaders and teachers! It's invaluable for considering anything from 'big-picture' curriculum and research, to best-practice implementation in your science lab. Wherever Science educators are on their journey between expert and novice, there is something useful to be learned from this book.
Practical, comprehensive and anchored in research and evidence, this is a highly valuable resource for all those involved in the delivery of science teaching. The authors use their wide-ranging experience to provide a text that can make a real difference to schools.
Schools, teachers, and teacher trainers have waited a long time for this book. Grounded in the best available evidence on effective science teaching, with practical suggestions for how to apply this knowledge, Emily and Richard's book will make huge a difference to all teachers whether they are beginning to teach science or are later in their career.