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SUMMARY:The Darwinian evolution of a book wielding Science teacher：a gui
 de to incorporating children's literature in the secondary Science classro
 om - Zahra Amlani\, Faculty of Education\, University of Cambridge
DTSTART:20130122T130000Z
DTEND:20130122T140000Z
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CONTACT:Ting Ding
DESCRIPTION:My experience of working within secondary education has shown 
 me that an\nimpassioned Science teacher sharing her love of reading is an 
 unexpected\nand inspiring hook for pupils. In this session I will share th
 ree key ways\nin which literature can be used to invigorate a Science less
 on. Firstly\,\nhow to help pupils find their own distinctive voice. All sc
 ientists need to\ncommunicate\; with the public\, funding bodies\, their p
 eers. I teach pupils\nhow the mechanics of non-fiction texts perform an id
 entical role to the\nbeginning\, middle and end of fiction tales and help 
 them in writing dynamic\nopenings which demand attention. Secondly how can
  storytelling techniques\nbe used to powerful effect by the teacher? Final
 ly\, real science is just as\nfantastic and enthralling as Pullman's mulef
 a species which coexist with\ntrees or the Capitol's genetically modified 
 jabberjays in the Hunger Games\ntrilogy. How can examples from children's 
 fiction be incorporated\nseamlessly within existing schemes of work to spa
 rk animated discussions\nand raise achievement levels?\n\nThis session wil
 l be valuable to all teachers interested in encouraging\ncreativity within
  their classrooms and anyone with a general interest in\nchildren's litera
 ture.\n
LOCATION:Room 2S7\, Donald McIntyre Building\, Faculty of Education\, 184 
 Hills Road\, Cambridge
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