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‘Much of what we have to say – about literacy, memory and feedback, for example – is applicable to teaching in many subjects.’ Sir John Holman, University of York
Today the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has published its latest guidance report, designed to support secondary science teaching. Improving Secondary Science reviews the best available research to offer schools and teachers seven clear and actionable recommendations on how to boost their pupils’ attainment in science.
One recommendation focuses on how to harness pupils’ common misconceptions about science to move their thinking on and improve their learning. Another suggests that teachers spend time making sure pupil understand the language of science, particularly words like ‘random’ or ‘valid’ that have different meanings in science.
The report, which is free to download from the EEF’s website, also includes guidance on practical work, memory, and effective feedback.
However, as well as being of specific interest to science teachers it holds something for everyone .. read on for 5 takeaway suggestions, regardless of your key stage or specialism.
Those involved in teaching, leading and supporting learning in secondary science will find this latest addition to the Guidance Reports library invaluable. Enjoy delving in to the detail and considering how you can utilise the wealth of information within your practice.
This guidance report also holds significant value away from a traditionally scientific audience, for example:
– KS3 teachers, subject leaders and senior leaders – supporting effective teacher development, curriculum coherence and pupil transition
– parents of pupils in secondary school – providing reassuring context for parental support of learning in science
Additionally we can all take elements away from the report, namely:
Staff within the Research Schools Network are able to support you and your colleagues in considering how yo can can get the most out of this new report.
Contact us or your nearest Research School or even reach out to the authors through social media, for example via Twitter:
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