Teaching and Learning Secondary Science Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches

Science education has changed radically in recent years both as a result of debates within the subject itself and because of external influences such as curriculum legislation and changes in society and technology. In this book Jerry Wellington (with Mick Nott and Jon Scaife) discusses the major issues in science education today. This discussion is used to support very practical resources for teachers in training, practising teachers and mentors. The book covers the main aspects of science teaching and learning including: planning and managing differentiation and special needs practical work ... and what it is for investigations ICT in science teaching and learning building on childrens prior learning handling controversial issues language in science education why teach science ... and why learn it? Throughout the book chapters are accompanied by activities and annotated lists of further reading aimed at helping readers to follow-up their interests in depth and exploring topics in more detWellington, Jerry is the author of 'Teaching and Learning Secondary Science Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches', published 1999 under ISBN 9780415214032 and ISBN 0415214033.