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How Science Works: Exploring effective pedagogy and practice book cover

1st Edition

How Science Works Exploring effective pedagogy and practice

Edited By Rob Toplis Copyright 2011
168 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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How Science Works provides student and practising teachers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the most dramatic changes to the secondary science curriculum.　 Underpinned by the latest research in the field, it explores the emergence and meaning of How Science Works and reviews major developments in pedagogy and practice. With chapters structured around three key themes - why... Read more

Chapter 1. How did we get here? Some background to How Science Works in the school curriculum 1 Rob Toplis  Chapter 2. What do students think about science? Sue Collins  Chapter 3. How do scientists work? James Williams  Chapter 4. What is scientific enquiry? Michael Allen  Chapter 5. Teaching controversial issues Ralph Levinson  Chapter 6. Argumentation Shirley Simon  Chapter 7. Questions and science Mike Watts  Chapter 8. Enhancing investigative science Alan West  Chapter 9. The role of ICT Jocelyn Wishart  Chapter 10. Teaching outside the classroom Justin Dillon  Final thoughts

Biography

Rob Toplis is Senior Lecturer in Secondary Science Education at Brunel University, UK.

‘A thorough exploration, highlighting the importance of How Science Works in the science curriculum. This will be a very useful companion for many beginning teachers as they explore ways to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science and how best to teach this.’ – Helen Bowhay, Lecturer, PGCE Science, University of Nottingham, UK

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