Children in schools should read brilliant science writing. They should have access to the best scientific ideas through excellent science texts; … More
Month: September 2015
What is Cooperative Learning?
I always knew that group work was the answer. It just never worked. It was obvious that pupils learning together … More
Okay, I’ll Cooperate….
5 years ago, in an increasingly competitive school environment, I read about Cooperative Learning. It was the first time I’d … More
I Asked 100 Scientists…. My Royal Society of Chemistry Blog
I wanted to know how scientists and engineers learnt to read professional texts, so I asked some. 100 professional scientists … More
One Scientist Reads A Science Text
In my writing, I claim that scientists read differently. When a scientist reads, it doesn’t look like an English lesson. … More
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