All articles by Naomi Hennah
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OpinionOracy is at the heart of chemistry teaching
The Curriculum and assessment review in England focuses on oracy, bringing its policy in line with what’s already happening in science classrooms, say teachers
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OpinionFoster deeper comprehension and engagement with oracy
It’s time to recognise speaking and listening as a cornerstone of learning science
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ResourceParticle model | Structured talk | 11–14 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding by applying the particle model
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ResourceStructure and bonding | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges by applying, building and sharing understanding of bonding
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ResourceAtomic model | Structured talk | 14–16 years
In this speaking and listening task learners work together to build word bridges, building and sharing understanding of the atomic model
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Opinion4 ideas to empower your learners
Use key education frameworks, such as PISA, in your chemistry lessons to equip students for life
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CPD articleTeaching enthalpy cycles at post-16
Use these tips and resources to help your students construct and interpret enthalpy cycles
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IdeasHelp your students understand ethics in science
How to develop learners’ moral problem-solving skills
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ResourceToxic socks: nanotechnology, ethics and society | 11–14 years
Use the example of nanotechnology in socks to introduce ethics in science with this structured practice debate
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FeatureMake the most of practical work
How to use reverse storyboarding and lab roles to optimise practicals
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ResourceReciprocal reading task: agriculture and ammonia | 14–16 years
Provide context and help build cultural and science capital, while improving learners’ reading skills
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IdeasSustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
From synthesising ammonia to keeping your school laboratory green, here’s how to link UN Sustainable development goal 15 to your teaching
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IdeasHow to choose the right practical simulation
Make sure you pick the right virtual practical for your students by asking yourself these 6 questions
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ReviewTeaching chemistry in higher education, Seery and McDonnell
Not just a tribute, this book is a great introduction to chemistry education research and a practical guide for all involved in chemistry education
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IdeasDebate in the chemistry class
Cross-disciplinary discussion supports critical thinking and reasoning skills
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FeatureThinking about thinking promotes problem solving
Metacognition helps learners find solutions
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IdeasHelp students connect observations to theory
Talking activities that give a deeper understanding of practical work
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