Learning science can be easy and fun! What many people remember as the difficult components of their science experiences involve situations where the symbols and language of science can be confusing. In many ways, learning science is like learning a new language. However, science teachers have done little to teach the science language in a way that helps students learn. Over the years, research has identified that the language of science can turn people away from science and that students learn better when taught with simpler, more accessible, language. So, what is the future of science teaching and learning? The Science in The City Research group will share a number of well-researched teaching methods and technological tools the have the potential of addressing this challenge. We hope the future of science teaching will shift towards a focus on teaching science in a way that maximizes learning by focusing on better science language instruction.
