Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School
A Companion to School Experience
Published in March 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-415-15302-7 (ISBN)
Description
This handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the process and practice of teaching and learning science in the secondary school. It is designed to guide student teachers through the transition from graduate scientist to practising science teacher, focusing on personal and professional development. Chapters cover: * the place of science in the curriculum * pupil learning * developing schemes of work and planning lessons * classroom management and managing learning * special educational needs in the science classroom * the role of language in teaching and learning science * assessment * using information technology in science.
Reviews / Votes
'This handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the process and practice of teaching and learning science. This book is written in an accesible way, with the layout varied by boxed "tasks".' -Science Education Newsletter'My first reaction on starting to read this book was "I wish I'd had this book when I started teaching". It is immensely practical but at the same time, challenges and encourages the student teacher to think about what they are doing and why.' - Perspectives in Partnership b 'This handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the process and/bbpractice of teaching and learning science . . . this book is written in an/bbaccesible way, with the layout varied by boxed "tasks".'/bi- Science Education/iiNewsletter/i
b'This is an excellent book. It is pitched at exactly the right level for/bba PGCE science student ... Well written and easy to read.'/bi- Michael Reiss,/iiHomerton College, Cambridge/i
b'My first reaction on starting to read this book was "I wish I'd had this/bbbook when I started teaching". It is immensely practical but at the same time,/bbchallenges and encourages the student teacher to think about what they are/bbdoing and why.'/bi- Perspectives in Partnership/i
b'It is up-to-date in relating to Standards for Career Entry. It covers/bball the main areas of professional knowledge and understanding required of/bbnovice science teachers.'/bi- A. Cleminson, Brunel University/i
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
521 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-15302-7 (9780415153027)
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New editions
Book
12/2004
2nd Edition
Routledge Falmer
€50.94
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Persons
Tony Turner, Institute of Education University of London
Wendy DiMarco, Head of Science Swakeley's School, UK
Tony Turner, Institute of Education University of London
Wendy DiMarco, Head of Science Swakeley's School, UK
Wendy DiMarco, Head of Science Swakeley's School, UK
Tony Turner, Institute of Education University of London
Wendy DiMarco, Head of Science Swakeley's School, UK
Content
1.Teaching and Learning Science in Secondary School Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner 2.The Place of Science in the Curriculum Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner 3.Pupil Learning Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner 4.Planning for Teaching Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner 5.Developing Your Teaching Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner 6.Differentiation and Special Educational Needs Gill Nicholls and Tony Turner 7.The Role of Language in Teaching and Learning Science Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner 8.Assessment Gill Nicholls and Tony Turner 9.Public Examinations Alastair Cuthbertson 10.Beyond the Classroom Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner 11.Cross-Curricular Issues and the Science Curriculum Sheila Turner 12.Using Information Technology in Teaching and Learning Science Ian Hogg 13.Professional Development Wendy DiMarco and Tony Turner