How to use textbooks effectively

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6 teacher-tested strategies for successful book learning in the classroom

Textbooks are an established educational staple, but recently they’ve had a bad rap. School teacher fellow Kristy Turner believes textbooks are enjoying a renaissance, and in this article, she describes six tried-and-tested strategies for using them effectively in the chemistry classroom. From building vocabulary to improving skills, these approaches will support your secondary school students’ literacy and science learning.

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