Teaching Primary Science: Promoting Enjoyment and Developing Understanding

Teaching Primary Science: Promoting Enjoyment and Developing Understanding
ISBN-10
1317811739
ISBN-13
9781317811732
Series
Teaching Primary Science
Category
Education
Pages
440
Language
English
Published
2013-10-15
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Peter Loxley, Lyn Dawes, Linda Nicholls

Description

This second edition brings science subject knowledge and pedagogy together to support, inform and inspire those training to teach primary science. Written in a clear and accessible way, the book provides comprehensive coverage of science themes. Ideas for teaching and examples from practice provide a basis for inspiring children to explore science and look at the world in new and intriguing ways.

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