This practical, comprehensive and accessible book will prove invaluable for students on secondary initial teacher training courses, PGCE students, lecturers on science education programmes and newly qualified secondary teachers.

It provides:

• the pedagogical knowledge needed to teach science in secondary schools
• support activities for work in schools and self-study
• information on professional development for secondary teachers.

Reviews

'This book will be a valuable addition to anyone who is (or considering) participating in teacher training. Trainee teachers will find this book a complete guide, as it addresses all the skills related to secondary science teaching and the awarding of qualified teacher status and will complement the teacher training courses currently on offer...The book is without doubt an excellent resource - highly recommended.' - School Science Review

'The style is succinct and accessible, and interspersed throughout the book are thought-provoking tasks which will help potential teachers to be proactive and more reflective regarding their practice.' - Nick Parmar, School Science Review

'This book will be a valuable addition to anyone who is (or considering) participating in teacher training. Trainee teachers will find this book a complete guide, as it addresses all the skills related to secondary science teaching and the awarding of qualified teacher status and will complement the teacher training courses currently on offer...The book is without doubt an excellent resource - highly recommended.' - School Science Review

'The style is succinct and accessible, and interspersed throughout the book are thought-provoking tasks which will help potential teachers to be proactive and more reflective regarding their practice.' - Nick Parmar, School Science Review

Book Information
ISBN 9780415230919
Author Lynn D. Newton
Format Paperback
Page Count 254
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 470g