Bibliography and References
Bibliography and references Key texts:
Core elements: planning, assessment, learning in Science Achieving QTS: Reflective Reader – Secondary Science; Gren Ireson & John Twidle (2006)
Broader areas of learning theory related to science and science teaching Teaching Secondary Science (2nd Edition); Keith Ross, Liz Lakin & Peter Callaghan (2004)
Subject specialism focused (Chemistry) ASE John Murray Science Practice Teaching Secondary Chemistry; Bob McDuell (2000)
1. Introduction to the course: What is Science teaching? What is the role of a Science teacher?
Readings:
‘We’re taking on Nasa’; The Times; Wednesday August 24th, 2011.
Teaching Secondary Science (2nd Edition); Chapters 1 & 27.
2. The National Curriculum: What Science do students study in school? How is this structured?
Readings:
http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum/secondary/b00198831/science
3. Learning: How do students learn? What impact does this have on the teaching of Science?
Readings:
Achieving QTS: Reflective Reader – Secondary Science; Chapter 2
Teaching Secondary Science (2nd Edition); Chapters 4-7
4. Planning: How do Science teachers plan successfully? What are the components of successful planning?
Readings:
Achieving QTS: Reflective Reader – Secondary Science; Chapter 1
Teaching Secondary Science (2nd Edition); Chapters 16 & 20
5. Physics/Chemistry: What is unique about these subjects? What subject knowledge is integral to enable successful teaching?
Readings:
Achieving QTS: Reflective Reader – Secondary Science; Chapters 7, 8 & 10.
Teaching Secondary Science (2nd Edition); Chapters 2, 3 & 12/13
(Chemistry) ASE John Murray Science Practice Teaching Secondary Chemistry
6. Assessment: What is assessment in Science teaching? How is it used effectively?
Readings:
Achieving QTS: Reflective Reader – Secondary Science; Chapter 4
Teaching Secondary Science (2nd Edition); Chapters 17 & 18