1st Edition
Developing Discussion in Secondary Science
Chapter 1: Introduction
Part 1 Setting up a Community of Scientific Enquiry
Chapter 2: Classroom discussion in science
Chapter 3: Creating a community of enquiry in the science classroom
Chapter 4: Managing discussion: the role of the teacher
Chapter 5: Developing scientific thinking through discussion
Part 2: Developing Discussion through Key Ideas
Chapter 6: The atomic and subatomic world
Chapter 7: Genes and cells
Chapter 8: Origins and evolution
Chapter 9: Practical work in science
10. Conclusion
Biography
Dr Lynda Dunlop is a lecturer in science teacher education at the University of York, with experience across undergraduate and postgraduate primary and secondary initial teacher education programmes. Lynda was previously a lead teacher for secondary science. She has a PhD in science education, focusing on the evaluation of discussion as a tool to promote engagement with contemporary science.
Professor Linda Clarke is Head of the School of Education in the University of Ulster. Her teaching responsibilities relate to initial teacher education and continuing professional development of teachers. Her research is focused on the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to enhance teaching and learning and Communities of Scientific Enquiry using Communities of Practice Theory as an analytical lens.
Professor Valerie McKelvey-Martin, is Head of Engagement and Professor of Molecular Biosciences in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ulster. Her prime research interests include genetics (DNA damage and repair) and public engagement with science. Valerie teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students, and has published more than 40 scientific papers in peer reviewed journals, as well as several book chapters.
