Science Teaching in Secondary Schools

This book is your essential guide to secondary science teacher training and the early career years giving smart, practical advice on developing your classroom skills and deepening your knowledge of science education.

Covering all major aspects of science teaching, including: planning and assessment, the power of subject knowledge, teaching tricky topics and health and safety in class and lab work, it will encourage you to develop an informed approach to allow you to shine as an early career teacher of science.

Key features:

Real life examples of how important teaching principles work in practice

What to look for when observing others teaching

Reflective questions challenging you to engage with key ideas

Chapters linked to the Core Content Framework and Early Career Framework

Leigh Hoathis a Senior Professional Practice Fellow at Leeds Trinity University.

Matthew Liveseyis a teacher of biology at Bradford Grammar School.