School Science Review number 306

Number 306 - September 2002

Contents	Article
7	Editorial
10	Notes and news
17	Managing people – the art of science teacher development Justin Dillon
23	Managing the curriculum Rebecca Edwards
27	Managing data effectively to raise attainment in Key Stage 3 science Val Oldham
33	Managing health and safety in science departments Peter Borrows
39	Managing science in secondary schools in Ireland Marion Palmer
43	The Key Stage 3 National Pilot for science–a review Mike Evans
49	Delivering effective training for the Key Stage 3 National Strategy for science Zoe Crompton
53	One school’s experience of the Key Stage 3 National Pilot Mark Broxham
59	Embedding the Key Stage 3 National Strategy for science into departmental practice Julian Clarke
63	The role of the head of science in managing the Key Stage 3 National Strategy for science Helen Churchill
69	Tackling Key Stage 2 to 3 transition problems – a bridging project Michelle Ryan
77	Why professional development should challenge teachers’ core beliefs Ian M. Kinchin
83	Science teaching and literacy, part 3: Speaking and listening, spelling and vocabulary Rebecca Staples, Russ Heselden
97	Why is emotional literacy important to science teachers? Brian Matthews
105	A core concept in teaching chemistry Keith S.Taber
111	Primary Science Review 2001–2: some themes of interest to secondary teachers Hillary Osoko
119	Science notes
142	Science websearch