Teaching Secondary School Science

Teaching secondary school science is a challenging but very satisfying profession. The satisfaction comes from opening up the world, and some of the ways in which scientists think that it might work, to young people. The challenge comes from the fact that these young people seem to see science classes differently to the adults who are responsible for them in laboratory and classroom.

This book draws on the broad foundation of theory and practice in secondary schools to provide an effective framework for preparing to teach in those challenging and satisfying places. The material covered is deeply grounded in the New South Wales context but it should be of interest and use in other jurisdictions as well.

Teaching Secondary School Science: Playing to Win is written by Mitch O'Toole, a teacher who has repeatedly crossed the boundaries between laboratory, field, classroom and lecture hall.

Contents:

• Background
• Prescribed Focus Areas
• Planning for Learning
• Pupil management
• Teaching strategies
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Laboratory and beyond