Understanding Learning and Teaching in Secondary Schools has been specifically researched, written and developed to inform, support and guide anyone training to become a secondary teacher today. This comprehensive new text strikes a balance between the depth of theory covered in the book and its practical application in the classroom. The authors introduce and explore key ideas and issues in an accessible, highly readable way, inviting you to reflect on your own practice and challenge both your own and others' thinking. Each chapter includes: * Stop and reflect questions and practical tasks * Case studies to link theory to classroom practice * Critical synthesis and links to further research for M-level study * Challenge your thinking sections to encourage reflection and debate.

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Understanding Learning and Teaching in Secondary Schools "has been specifically researched, written and developed to inform, support and guide anyone training to become a secondary teacher today.

This comprehensive new text strikes a balance between the depth of theory covered in the book and its practical application in the classroom. The authors introduce and explore key ideas and issues in an accessible, highly readable way, inviting you to reflect on your own practice and challenge both your own and others thinking.

Each chapter includes:

Stop and reflect questions and practical tasks

Case studies to link theory to classroom practice

Critical synthesis and links to further research for M-level study

Challenge your thinking sections to encourage reflection and debate.

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observe and predict mean in a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students to absorb and practise what they have learned

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them. A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet. A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic. A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* Each page of the Workbook is linked to the Students Books, providing additional differentiated tasks and activities perfect for use in the classroom or at home A* Workbooks include additional practice materials for classroom or home study; explanations of key concepts; self-assessment activities to reflect on learning

Oxford International Primary Science is a complete six-year primary science course that takes an enquiry-based approach to the teaching and learning of science, engaging students in the topics through asking them questions that make them think, and activities that encourage them to explore and practise. Each page of this Workbook is linked to the Students Books, providing additional differentiated tasks and activities perfect for use in the classroom or at home. This Workbook includes: - Additional activities for classroom or home study - A summative test at the end of the book to consolidate and review whole-stage learning - Advice for parents and teachers on how to help with giving student guidance at school or at home.

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observe and predict mean in a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students to absorb and practise what they have learned

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observe and predict mean in a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students to absorb and practise what they have learned

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them. A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet. A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic. A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* Each page of the Workbook is linked to the Students Books, providing additional differentiated tasks and activities perfect for use in the classroom or at home A* Workbooks include additional practice materials for classroom or home study; explanations of key concepts; self-assessment activities to reflect on learning

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet. A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* Each page of the Workbook is linked to the Students Books, providing additional differentiated tasks and activities perfect for use in the classroom or at home A* Workbooks include additional practice materials for classroom or home study; explanations of key concepts; self-assessment activities to reflect on learning

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observe and predict mean in a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students to absorb and practise what they have learned

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. · Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them · Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet · Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic · The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language · Each page of the Workbook is linked to the Students Books, providing additional differentiated tasks and activities perfect for use in the classroom or at home · Workbooks include additional practice materials for classroom or home study; explanations of key concepts; self-assessment activities to reflect on learning

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observe and predict mean in a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students to absorb and practise what they have learned

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* The topics are explored in careful stages, introducing different aspects at a pace that allows students to absorb and practise what they have learned

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* For the teacher, the Teacher's Guides provide step-by-step notes for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed A* Interactive eBooks on Oxford Owl for School make front-of-class or online teaching simplea A* Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomesa

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* For the teacher, the Teacher's Guides provide step-by-step notes for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed A* Interactive eBooks on Oxford Owl for School make front-of-class or online teaching simplea A* Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomesa

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. · Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them · Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet · Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic · For the teacher, the Teacher's Guides provide step-by-step notes for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed · Interactive eBooks on Oxford Owl for School make front-of-class or online teaching simpleâ · Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomesâ

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* For the teacher, the Teacher's Guides provide step-by-step notes for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed A* Interactive eBooks on Oxford Owl for School make front-of-class or online teaching simplea A* Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomesa

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* Each page of the Workbook is linked to the Students Books, providing additional differentiated tasks and activities perfect for use in the classroom or at home A* Workbooks include additional practice materials for classroom or home study; explanations of key concepts; self-assessment activities to reflect on learning

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* For the teacher, the Teacher's Guides provide step-by-step notes for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed A* Interactive eBooks on Oxford Owl for School make front-of-class or online teaching simplea A* Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomesa

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* For the teacher, the Teacher's Guides provide step-by-step notes for each lesson, guiding students through the topic, and supporting students with their language development when needed A* Interactive eBooks on Oxford Owl for School make front-of-class or online teaching simplea A* Downloadable assessment resources help teachers track and evaluate students' progress against key learning outcomesa

A complete six-year primary Science course that takes an enquiry-based, active learning approach to teaching young learners the skills they need to think like scientists. A* Students learn to think creatively through answering questions about the world around them A* Engaging topics have been selected to develop a sense of value and responsibility to living things and the planet. A* Students learn the language of scientific enquiry, for example the meaning of observeand predictin a scientific context, as well as the important key words for talking about a topic A* The language is clear and easy with photos, illustrations and diagrams to help EAL students develop fluency in scientific language A* Each page of the Workbook is linked to the Students Books, providing additional differentiated tasks and activities perfect for use in the classroom or at home A* Workbooks include additional practice materials for classroom or home study; explanations of key concepts; self-assessment activities to reflect on learning