With extra tasks integrated throughout the book and a brand new chapter, ‘Working scientifically’, to help develop learners’ investigative skills, key topics include:
• The art and craft of science teaching.
• The science curriculum and science in the curriculum.
• Planning and managing learning.
• Inclusive science education.
• Laboratory safety in science learning and teaching.
• Language and numeracy in science teaching and learning.
• Computers and computing in science education.
• Citizenship and sustainability in science education.
Including points for reflection and useful information about further reading and recommended websites, Science Learning, Science Teaching is an essential source of support, guidance and inspiration for all students, teachers, mentors and those involved in science education wishing to reflect upon, improve and enrich their practice.
Jerry Wellington is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Sheffield, UK.
Gren Ireson is Professor of Science Education in the School of Education at Nottingham Trent University, UK. From September 2017 Gren Ireson will be in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Nottingham University.