Teaching Secondary Science: Theory and Practice provides a dynamic approach to preparing preservice science teachers for practice. Divided into two parts - theory and practice - the text allows students to first become confident in the theory of teaching science before showing how this theory can be applied to practice through ideas for implementation, such as sample lesson plans.

These examples span a variety of age levels and subject areas, allowing preservice teachers to adapt each exercise to suit their needs when they enter the classroom. Each chapter is supported by pedagogical features, including learning objectives, reflections, scenarios, key terms, questions, research topics and further readings. Written by leading science education researchers from universities across Australia, Teaching Secondary Science is a practical resource that will continue to inspire preservice teachers as they move from study into the classroom. This book includes a single-use twelve-month subscription to Cambridge Dynamic Science.

About the Author

Geoff Woolcott is Associate Professor of Mathematics and Science Education at Southern Cross University, Australia. He has a broad range of successful experiences in primary, secondary and tertiary education, as well as a research background in science, mathematics and education. Robert Whannell is a Senior Lecturer in STEM Education at the University of New England, Australia. He has taught physics, chemistry, mathematics and information processing technology to Year 12 level in both private and public secondary schools in Queensland for nearly twenty years. He has held positions as a Head of Department in Science and Mathematics, and ICT.