Education in Chemistry – Page 8
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OpinionWhat’s it really like to be a science teacher?
Challenging but rewarding was the consensus in 2022, but let’s find out if that’s still the case
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AnalysisBurnt-out and exhausted
Recent surveys and statistics echo anecdotal evidence that teachers are overworked and stressed. And it’s no different for science teachers
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FeatureWhy you need to collaborate with English and maths teachers to boost student outcomes
Work with out of department colleagues to help your students acquire essential literacy and numeracy skills
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FeatureHow to read the periodic table
Make sure your students know how to find elements, groups and periods
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Ideas7 ways to motivate your students
Use these solid strategies to grow student motivation and success
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ArticleButter and margarine: what’s the difference?
Discover the chemistry and history of these so similar, but very different solidified emulsions
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FeatureTeaching skills leads to success
How skills-based teaching prepares students for their futures
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IdeasEffective test review strategies
Boost learning for all and banish exam anxiety with this teacher-tested routine
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FeatureIs an apprenticeship the right route for your students?
Hands-on learning, or a more traditional route? Take a look at what’s out there for learners
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NewsScience turns the taps on in drought-hit areas
Changes in the state of matter offer a solution to making potable water in arid regions
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ArticleQuick science-themed crossword
The Easter chocolate may be long gone, but you can still relax with a puzzle
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FeatureWhy metacognition is vital for successful independent learning
Help your students to regulate their own learning and boost outcomes
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NewsHow to help students identify electrophiles and nucleophiles
Use evidence-based research and teaching tips to solidify understanding of reaction mechanisms
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FeatureThe science behind sustainable home insulation
Are plastics the best option for saving energy in our homes, as well as saving the planet?
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OpinionHow I felt as a teacher trainer in the pandemic
A chemistry lead from a PGCE recalls how they adapted to lockdowns and reflects on what that experience means for teacher training now
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FeatureEssential advice for applying for your first teaching post
How to highlight your classroom skills and subject knowledge to secure an interview
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IdeasStrategies to help students write scientifically
Essential advice from an English teacher on how to successfully model the writing process and boost your learners’ skills
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IdeasExplicitly teach learners how to make observations
How to give students the skills to describe and explain what they see scientifically
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CPDEverything you need to teach polymers at 14−16
Sharpen your teaching of polymers with these classroom ideas, activities and resources
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In my classroomSneak a look inside the labs of St Ambrose High in Scotland
Where collaborative teaching and some lab-sharing calls for lots of organisation