LET'S TALK

An independent evaluation of the package has been carried out.

These are some of the evaluators comments:

• "All of the materials have been carefully thought-out and produced in a very attractive and, more importantly, a stimulating manner".
• "The packages have achieved their principal aim, stimulating effective discussion on topical scientific issues. It is clear from a variety of sources that pupils who normally contribute little in class have been motivated by these packages".
• "Pupils clearly felt that the exercises gave them a forum for discussion where their views could be safely expressed – there were not necessarily any right or wrong answers".
• "The packages have demonstrated how alternative teaching strategies can be used successfully in science lessons".
• "Materials have been produced which are highly valued and will be used again by the original participants to the trial and colleagues within their institutions".
• "The materials are of great value to the broader curriculum, developing literacy skills in particular".