How Science Works: Exploring effective pedagogy and practice

What is How Science Works?What do students think about science?How can you help young scientists become critical and creative thinkers?This essential introduction supports students and practising teachers who want to develop their understanding of what How Science Works means in practice, and how to embed it successfully into teaching your subject.It considers what we understand about scientific thinking and methods, practical and enquiry skills, and how to develop effective pedagogies to improve children's understanding of the world of science and what scientists do.Divided into three sections, this introduction considers why How Science Works has been included in the curriculum, what How Science Works really is, and provides guidance on how it can be integrated into teaching. Key issues considered include:What scientific enquiry meansHow scientists generate hypotheses, theories and laws and how they communicate themTeaching controversial issuesUsing questioning for effective teachingEnhancing investigative scienceTeaching outside the classroomHow Science Works is a much needed introduction to this new element of the curriculum. It is a source of effective pedgogies and practice for all student and practising teachers of secondary science.