Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School

Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School by Rob Toplis

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.

'This handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the process and practice of teaching and learning scienceThis 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

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ISBN 13	9780415153027
ISBN 10	0415153026
Title	Learning to Teach Science in the Secondary School
Author	Rob Toplis
Series	Learning To Teach Subjects In The Secondary School Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1998-03-05
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.