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Start your science teaching career with six simple, but effective tips from a recent early career teacher

The first few years as a teacher can be daunting, particularly for science teachers with the additional worry of practical work in the lab. In this article a recent early career teacher shares insight from their first five years in the chemistry classroom. They distil their experiences into six tips to help with everything from routines and planning to observations and student–teacher relationships.

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