Twenty First Century Science: Entry Level Teacher and Technician Guide
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Product DescriptionTwenty First Century Science * is a suite of complementary specifications offering flexible and exciting options for science at GCSE * is unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each year * is motivating, stimulating and relevant. The specifications and resources are the products of close collaboration between the University of York Science Education Group, the Nuffield Curriculum Centre, OCR, and Oxford University Press. The Entry Level course contains 39 items which schools select from, including: * Extinction * Casualty * Field to Plate * My Genes * Body Wars * Cooking and Cleaning * Fibres and Fabrics * Restless Earth * Fuels * G-Force * Rocket Science * Deep Impacts * Wireless Communications A comprehensive set resources is available: * A Textbook which uses engaging, up-to-date science contexts. * A Teacher and Technician Guide covering the whole course. For more information, visit: www.twentyfirstcenturyscience.org
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THE THESIS
This guide addresses the pedagogical challenge of delivering a relevant, inquiry-based science curriculum to students at the entry level. Developed by the University of York Science Education Group and the Nuffield Curriculum Centre, the text provides a structured framework for educators to implement the Twenty First Century Science specifications. It synthesizes academic research with practical classroom strategies to ensure scientific literacy and risk-benefit analysis skills are prioritized over rote memorization.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive instructional framework for 39 distinct science modules including topics like Extinction, My Genes, and Rocket Science.
- Practical guidance for laboratory technicians on resource management and experimental setup.
- Pedagogical strategies for fostering student engagement through real-world scientific contexts.
- Assessment and delivery methodologies designed to align with the Twenty First Century Science GCSE specifications.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this guide as a vital resource for transitioning from traditional fact-based instruction to a more socially relevant science curriculum. Experts highlight the text for its practical utility in managing the diverse, modular nature of the Twenty First Century Science course.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2007-01-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199150214
ISBN-13:
9780199150212
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