How to succeed as a new science teacher

By Harry Lord and Ben Geraghty2021-12-15T09:36:00

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Four fab hacks to help you thrive in your first years of teaching science

Starting out as a science teacher can be daunting, especially during a pandemic. Student and trainee teachers, probationers and newly qualified teachers can easily feel overwhelmed by their workload and the demands of a new profession. This article offers advice and reassurance. A recently qualified chemistry teacher and a former head of chemistry look at four areas of science teaching, including practical work and marking, and give advice on how to succeed.

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