Teaching science  [electronic resource] / 
Tony Liversidge ... [et al.]. 
 - Los Angeles, [Calif.] ;  London :  SAGE,  2009. 
 - xvii, 259 p. 
 - Developing as a reflective secondary teacher series .
 - Developing as a reflective secondary teacher series. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching, and this title helps you develop into a reflective teacher of science.  Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching, and this book helps you develop into a reflective teacher of Science. Everything you need is here: guidance on developing your analysis and self-evaluation skills, the knowledge of what you are trying to achieve and why, and examples of how experienced teachers deliver successful lessons. It includes advice about obtaining your first teaching post, and about continuing professional development. The book shows you how to plan creative lessons, how to make good use of resources and how to assess pupils' progress effectively. Each chapter contains points for reflection, which encourage you to break off from your reading and think about the challenging questions that you face as a new teacher. The book comes with access to a companion website, www.sagepub.co.uk/secondary, where you will find: - Videos of real lessons so you can see the skills discussed in the text in action - Links to a range of sites that provide useful additional support - Extra planning and resource materials. If you are training to teach science this book will help you to improve your classroom performance, by providing you with practical advice, but also by helping you to think in depth about the key issues. It also supplements guidance on undertaking a research project with examples of the research evidence that is needed in academic work at Masters level, essential for anyone undertaking an M-level PGCE. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781446205679 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Science--Study and teaching (Secondary)<br/>Reflective teaching.<br/>Science.<br/>Secondary schools<br/>Teacher training<br/>Teaching of a specific subject<br/>Educational: Sciences, general science
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.