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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