Monk
Dr Martin Monk has spent thirty years in front of classes of one form or another. During that time he has worked as a secondary science teacher and on pre-service and in-service training, both in the UK and overseas. His current interests are in how the diversity of teaching practices is related to the socio-economic and physical constraints in which science teachers work. Dr Jonathan Osborne has worked in science education for the past 25 years, first as a teacher, then a local authority...See more
Dr Martin Monk has spent thirty years in front of classes of one form or another. During that time he has worked as a secondary science teacher and on pre-service and in-service training, both in the UK and overseas. His current interests are in how the diversity of teaching practices is related to the socio-economic and physical constraints in which science teachers work. Dr Jonathan Osborne has worked in science education for the past 25 years, first as a teacher, then a local authority advisor and now as a senior lecturer in science education at King's College London. He has conducted extensive research in primary science and more recently on science education for the public understanding of science. See less
Monk book reviews
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The Book of Longings
Not up to her usual quality.
I enjoyed "Secret Life of Bees" very much, but this book was predictable and not up to the standard she set with "Bees." I couldn't bring myself to finish it. Read More
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The Invention of Wings
Invention of wings
This book was written well with characters well fleshed out. However it was a book that did not speak to me personally. The main character was a type of woman that I cannot readily identify with. ... Read More
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The Secret Life of Bees
Surprising twists and turns in the theme.
by Gloria W, May 19, 2014
There is a sad beginning to this story, the father is abusing his 14 yr. old daughter. His anger forces the girl to run away from home and into a new life. She begins to heal and build a safe life ... Read More
