<p>An appeal for more people to consider science teaching as a career. (An earlier version of this essay was published on the op-ed page of the Newark Star-Ledger.)</p>

An appeal for more people to consider science teaching as a career. (An earlier version of this essay was published on the op-ed page of the Newark Star-Ledger.)

Afterword: Good Reasons for Becoming a Science Teacher

This podcast accompanies the book "Teaching Science in Diverse Classrooms: Real Science for Real Students" by Douglas B. Larkin, published by Routledge.

As a distinctive voice in science education writing, Douglas Larkin provides a fresh perspective for science teachers who work to make real science accessible to all K-12 students. Through compelling anecdotes and vignettes, this book draws deeply on research to present a vision of successful and inspiring science teaching that builds upon the prior knowledge, experiences, and interests of students. 

Cover art by Steve Spatucci

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This podcast accompanies the book "Teaching Science in Diverse Classrooms: Real Science for Real Students" by Douglas B. Larkin, published by Routledge. As a distinctive voice in science education writing, Douglas Larkin provides a fresh perspective for science teachers who work to make real science accessible to all K-12 students. Through compelling anecdotes and vignettes, this book draws deeply on research to present a vision of successful and inspiring science teaching that builds upon the prior knowledge, experiences, and interests of students. Cover art by Steve Spatucci

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