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Taylor and Francis Ltd A Practical Guide to Teaching Science in the Secondary School 2nd Edition 2022 Hardbound by Newton, Douglas P.
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. _x000D__x000D_This thoroughly updated second edition reflects on new expectations, requirements, and practices in science teaching, with chapters exploring key and contemporary topics such as:_x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_The nature of science and scientific argument_x000D_The various kinds of thinking emphasised in science and how to exercise them_x000D_How to engage students in learning_x000D_Assessment for and of learning_x000D_Diverse needs and how to meet them_x000D_The use of technology to support teaching and learning_x000D_Learning at a distance_x000D__x000D_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 pupils' work, and 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._x000D_ _x000D_
List of figures, tables and tasks_x000D_
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Some common abbreviations_x000D_
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Series editors' introduction_x000D_
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Introduction to the second edition _x000D_
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1 Science and science education_x000D_
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2 Preparing to teach science: your knowledge and planning for learning_x000D_
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3 Teaching: supporting scientific thinking in the classroom_x000D_
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4 Monitoring and assessing learning in science_x000D_
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5 Learning from the student's point of view_x000D_
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6 Broader aspects of science teaching_x000D_
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References_x000D_
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Glossary_x000D_
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Index_x000D_