The ten modules here cover areas of particular concern in the teaching of science - organizing the classroom for investigations, reviewing science coverage on a whole school basis. The book also examines the ways in which issues of more general concern in the primary curriculum, such as the multicultural dimension, planning for individual progression and assessment, affect the teaching of science.

Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning systems are now widely used in colleges to open up access for potential students by harnessing their prior learning, knowledge and skills. But one major issue, language and literacy, has not yet been adequately addressed, and our education system still presents many barriers for non-native speakers of English. This book focuses on practical and pro-active ways of approaching these problems using case studies and examples throughout. The various chapters cover:
* Ways of resourcing and implementing APL systems
* The implications this has...