This book provides a range of insights into pupils' learning relevant to the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in primary science. The contributors, who are all experts in their field, draw on practical and theoretical perspectives and: Provide specific examples of software and hardware use in the classroom Consider innovative and creative uses of technology for pupils engaged in science activity in the primary and early years Indicate future possibilities for the use of computer-based technologies Key themes running through the book include: setting the use of ICT in primary science within theoretical perspectives on learning and on pedagogy; the importance of using ICT in developing talking and listening opportunities in the science classroom; and the potential of learning through ICT enhanced science investigations. Contemporary issues such as inclusion, creativity and collaborative learning are also examined, making Teaching and Learning Primary Science with ICT essential reading for students in science education, and for teachers who want to use new technology to improve learning in their science classrooms.
This book provides a range of insights into pupils’ learning relevant to the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in primary science.
Practising teachers and students will find this an invaluable guide on how to work together to extend their skills and knowledge in the area of ICT.
This text follows a module structure & focuses on the learning of science as an investigative process through which pupils develop an understanding of ideas.
With a strong focus on helping children to learn the 'big ideas' in science, this book provides detailed and practical guidance on how to use ICT to support creative science teaching.
Throughout this book, the authors emphasize that primary science is at its best as a practical, hands-on experience for children.
This is essential reading for all students studying primary science on primary initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, SCITT), and employment-based routes into teaching, and also ...
Practising teachers and students will find this an invaluable guide on how to work together to extend their skills and knowledge in the area of ICT.
This book is essential reading for all primary school teachers and those engaged in studying primary education.
This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary science.
Providing practical guidance on enhancing learning through ICT in science, this book is made up of a series of projects that supplement, augment and extend the QCA ICT scheme and provide much-needed links with Units in other subjects’ ...