1st Edition

Inclusive and Accessible Secondary Science How to Teach Science Effectively to Students with Additional or Special Needs

By Jane Essex Copyright 2023
146 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

146 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

146 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Drawing on extensive professional experience and detailed empirical evidence, this resource sets out an insightful, highly practical approach to teaching science to secondary-aged students with learning difficulties and other special educational or additional support needs (SEND/ASN). The book explores the barriers that the secondary school science curriculum currently presents to those who do... Read more
Introduction  Section 1: Why Teach Science to All Learners?  Section 2: Why do Pupils with Learning Difficulties Underachieve in Science and How can Teachers Mitigate this?  Section 3: Assessment for Success  Section 4: Approaches to Teaching Exemplar Science Topics  Section 5: Conclusion  Section 6: Further Sources of Support and Ideas

Biography

Jane Essex is an educator with a professional and research interest in science education for diverse learners. She has pioneered inclusive and accessible STEM outreach events. Her work was recognised with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Award in 2019.