All articles by Kristy Turner – Page 6
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Opinion
Building better science communicators
Kristy Turner explains why science teachers should help develop student literacy
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Opinion
In defence of textbooks … ?
Kristy Turner explores the utility of a very old education technology
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Opinion
Chemistry: the ultimate facilitating subject?
Kristy asks: why is chemistry such a prized qualification for entering higher education?
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Opinion
There's no such thing as just a school science technician
Could you manage without a technician to support your chemistry teaching?
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Crystal ball gazing: what do Ofsted really want from chemistry teaching?
There are a huge number of myths surrounding the perfect Ofsted lesson. It's simpler than you would think but could also be difficult to achieve....
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Opinion
The beauty of language in chemistry
In chemistry we are blessed with a rich text with words influenced by languages from across the world. What are your favourite words and phrases in chemistry?
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Do subject specialist teachers matter?
What role does subject knowledge play in how 'good' a teacher is? Does it matter whether a chemistry teacher has a chemistry degree?
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How the other side learn
Kristy Turner flies the flag for outreach and encourages academics to try their hand at ‘experiential learning’ in the classroom