In this film, 4 teachers share their strategies for supporting their KS1 and KS2 pupils in writing non-fiction, focusing on the following text types: discussion, explanation, instruction and recount. This CPD Clip, aimed at science teachers, looks at what works well and what is difficult, about teaching light. Rosemary Feasey, Primary Maths Consultant, Rachel Dixon, year 6 teacher and Anne Fitzpatrick, science co-ordinator at Ripple Primary school in Barking, discuss what worked well in Rachel?s lesson on Modelling Light. They then discuss some of the difficulties teachers have in teaching light as well as talking about the how to help pupils develop their scientific language. This programme is part of the KS2 Science Lesson Planning Pack on Light, which includes two lesson starters, one great lesson idea and a CPD discussion.

Video Series: Teaching Support
Release Date 2010