Sherrington, a science teacher in the UK, outlines various aspects of teaching science in the secondary grades in the UK. He addresses the basic philosophy and principles of science; the science curriculum and core concepts; planning for differentiation; managing behavior and building relationships; the classic teaching modes of teacher lecture, whole-class questioning, consolidation and practice, and pair and group work; practical work using demonstrations, experiments, and investigations; formative assessment; and getting a teaching job. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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