The essential elements of a quality science education

By Maria Burke2021-12-16T08:13:00

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Discover the key aspects of science teaching to ensure students are scientifically literate

Not all students who sit in our chemistry lessons and labs will want to study science all the way through their education. Regardless of that, students should be leaving school scientifically literate to help them make sense of the world and maintain a curious and enquiring outlook. In this article, educators ponder what makes a high-quality science education and reflect on the conclusions of a recent Ofsted review on the topic.

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