SPU Teaching and learning methods

We have put together a set of ideas that have been successful with SPU classes. For each there is a brief outline of the suggested method and links to activities which use it.

Introduction
How to link the three strands of the specification; IaS, science explanations and Issues
Small group discussion
Running a class discussion
Discussing sensitive or controversial issues
Keeping SPU topical
Evaluating newspaper articles
Role play
Directed activities related to text (DART)
Evaluating research evidence
Web site evaluation - Use of the Internet
Simulations and games
Argument