Questioning is an integral part of the teaching process, particularly in science. So how do you ask the right questions? In this post we’ll explore just that. It’s said that teachers ask nearly 400 questions a day (ASCD, 2008). Questioning enables...
What are the main concepts of science that you need to be able to teach in schools? What big ideas underpin all the other science we cover in schools? Two really useful documents by Wynne Harlen and a team of science educators attempted to put together a “top...
Lesson planning is something that a lot of new teachers worry about, and struggle with. There is no recipe for the perfect lesson, but successful lessons share many of the same features. These can include: Clear learning objectives: Make the children aware of what...
