Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School

"Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School", now in its third edition, is an indispensable guide to the process and practice of teaching and learning science. This new edition has been fully updated in the light of changes to professional knowledge and practice - including the introduction of master level credits on PGCE courses - and revisions to the national curriculum. Written by experienced practitioners, this popular textbook comprehensively covers the opportunities and challenges of teaching science in the secondary school. It provides guidance on: the knowledge and skills you need, and understanding the science department at your school, development of the science curriculum in two brand new chapters on the curriculum 11-14 and 14-19, the nature of science and how science works, biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy, earth science, planning for progression, using schemes of work to support planning, and evaluating lessons, language in science, practical work, using ICT, science for citizenship, sex and health education, and learning outside the classroom, assessment for learning, and external assessment and examinations. Every unit includes a clear chapter introduction, learning objectives, further reading, lists of useful resources and specially designed tasks - including those to support Masters Level work - as well as cross-referencing to essential advice in the core text "Learning to Teach in the Secondary School, Fifth Edition". "Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School" 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.

ISBN 0415550203   Weight (grammes) 612 ISBN13 9780415550208 (What's this?)   Published in London Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Series title Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series Imprint Routledge   Previous ISBN 9780415287807 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 246 Publication date 31 Mar 2010   Width (mm) 174 DEWEY 507.12   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Postgraduate, Undergraduate Pages 336

		Introduction to the series
		List of illustrations
		List of tasks
		List of contributors
		Preface to the third edition
		Acknowledgements
		Abbreviations
1		Becoming a Science Teacher		1
1.1		Learning to be a science teacher by Jenny Frost		2
		the professional knowledge of science teachers: what needs to be known?
		Submitting work at Masters level!
1.2		Managing your professional learning by Jenny Frost		11
		A model of professional learning
		Working with áthe standards'
		What you can expect from mentors and tutors
		What you bring to the course: reflections on your starting point
		Using observation as part of your professional development
		Your contribution to the school
1.3		Working within a science department by Jan Longman		21
		Organisation
		Chains of management
		Departmental meetings
		Primary/secondary liaison
		Making the most of the experience
		Exploring other departments
2		The Science in the National Curriculum		33
2.1		Science in the National Curriculum by Jenny Frost		34
		background
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