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This engaging guide will empower primary school teachers to incorporate climate change and sustainability into their curriculum, enabling them to feel confident and competent in navigating this pressing global issue, without adding to teacher workload.Many teachers recognise the urgency of climate change and the need for pupils to engage with it but are unsure about how this should be approached in practice. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, this book provides the tools for teachers to educate and motivate their pupils to become active contributors to their school communities and beyond. It outlines how trainees, teachers and school leaders can embed climate change and sustainability into their practice, across the primary curriculum, providing the required knowledge, understanding and ideas for practice.This guide;explores the fundamentals of climate change,debunks misconceptions,addresses climate anxiety, andexplains how to introduce sustainability from the early years upwards and through a range of subject areasPacked with research-informed case studies and reflective questions, teachers can equip young minds to tackle the challenges of our fragile world and become proactive agents of change.

Develop your professional identity and feel prepared to teach!

This core text for the Professional Studies module is linked to the CCF and supports trainees to develop their knowledge, understand their role as a professional and to engage with practice and theory. Using real experiences, it helps tackle common pitfalls of the early stages of secondary teaching. Each chapter outlines the topic, describes any debates or alternate perspectives and suggests further reading or study.

Readers are supported with ideas for reflection, learning activities, and assignment support in this easy-to-use title, enabling a clear intent and a structured implementation of a professional studies curriculum.

 

Develop your professional identity and feel prepared to teach!

This core text for the Professional Studies module is linked to the CCF and supports trainees to develop their knowledge, understand their role as a professional and to engage with practice and theory. Using real experiences, it helps tackle common pitfalls of the early stages of secondary teaching. Each chapter outlines the topic, describes any debates or alternate perspectives and suggests further reading or study.

Readers are supported with ideas for reflection, learning activities, and assignment support in this easy-to-use title, enabling a clear intent and a structured implementation of a professional studies curriculum.

 

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 Hoath is a Senior Professional Practice Fellow at Leeds Trinity University.

Matthew Livesey is a teacher of biology at Bradford Grammar School.

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 Hoath is a Senior Professional Practice Fellow at Leeds Trinity University.

Matthew Livesey is a teacher of biology at Bradford Grammar School.

Are you a primary teacher who feels uncertain about teaching science? Don't worry, you're not alone!Many educators face the same challenge and Primary Science in a Nutshell Is here to help. This essential guide addresses the confidence gap in teaching Science, offering practical support without overwhelming you with information. Desinged to be clear and easy to use, this will help you gain the knowledge you need to understand key infomations and avoid student misconceptions.Primary Science in a Nutshell is ideal for Primary Teachers, especially those that would like to build on their scientific understanding. It also great for student teacher to give them a head start in deepening their scicne knowledge, and help them avoid misconceptions in the classrooom early on.Inside this book, you will find:Big Ideas Explained: Clear overviews of key concepts from the English National Curriculum (and beyond).Key Knowledge: Detailed explanations to ensure you understand the subject matter deeply, extending beyond curriculum statements.Misconceptions Unveiled: Common student misunderstandings and effective strategies to correct them.Planning support: Essential questions to ask, a progression grid to track learning from Early Years to Key Stage 3, and tips for connecting prior knowledge.Practical Use: Designed for easy, quick reference during lesson planning and teaching.