A Practical Guide to Teaching Science in the Secondary School

Download or read book A Practical Guide to Teaching Science in the Secondary School written by Douglas P. Newton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 emphasized in science and how to exercise them, how to engage students in learning, assessment for and of learning, and diverse needs and how to meet them. 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 pupil's work, 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"--