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The Versorium Needle

A draft extract from my book using narrative to teach the big ideas of physics: These are the utterly false … More

education, electricity, history of science, learning, literacy, reading, schools, science readers

Six Big Ideas in Physics

Throughout my 21 years of teaching, physics teachers have been in short supply. There have always been science departments with … More

assessment, education, learning, literacy, Physics textbooks, schools, science

Science Writers’ Circle

Children in schools should read brilliant science writing. They should have access to the bestĀ scientific ideas through excellent science texts; … More

education, learning, literacy, pupils, reading, schools, science, science students, teachers, writers, writing

Where Are The Children’s Adaptations of the Great Works of Science?

Children get a great deal from novels, even challenging Victorian novels. The great themes and rich language are wonderful. And … More

Adaptation, Darwin, education, literacy, schools, science, science readers, The Origin of Species

Like a Bat Out Of Hell: How NOT to Read Hattie…

There isn’t enough time to read properly. Busy educators need super-condensed ideas. That’s why John Hattie’s little speedometers are so … More

education, Hattie, leadership, learning, reading, research, schools

Textbooks Are Good For You

For two consecutive weeks, I have beenĀ inspired to write by Alex Quigley’s brilliant Hunting English blog. This week Alex’s blog … More

Alex Quigley, Physics textbooks, reading, schools, science, science students, STEM, technical readers

Great Readers Become Great Scientists

Great readers become great scientists. I have been a science teacher for 18 years. My highest attaining science students are … More

careers, education, engineering, literacy, maths, reading, schools, science, science readers, science students, science teacher, STEM, technical readers, technology

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