S7721 How to teach science

• Published 21/06/2015
• TLF-ID S7721

This self-paced coaching module provides Queensland-registered teachers and pre-service teachers with research-validated information and advice to build teacher knowledge, skills and understanding of how to teach science from Prep to Year 10 and in all learning areas. It includes six episodes titled: Teaching science; An inquiry approach; Investigating scientifically; Experimental investigations; Representations; and Personalising learning. This module combines online learning and offline practical application. Participants read information, access vignettes and websites and undertake tasks. They record their ongoing reflections in a journal, working closely with a ‘coach’ and colleagues. A principal-approved 'coach' to support each participant’s professional learning through observation, discussion and feedback is a key feature of the module design. These materials are offered on an “as is” basis and may be updated periodically as determined by Queensland Department of Education and Training. This module is part of a suite of four online coaching modules designed to provide high-quality, research-based professional development for Queensland-registered teachers . Other modules available in the suite include: How to teach reading, How to teach writing and How to teach mathematics.