Develops students' confidence and understanding of all key areas of primary science
Now in its Third Edition, this text provides the background knowledge primary teachers need to plan effective programmes of work and answer children's questions with confidence.
Develops secure subject knowledge for primary science with the ability to test understanding through the new online resources.
New to this edition A new chapter called Views of Science Learning encourages the teacher to take a central role in helping children develop scientific attitudes, skills and conceptual understanding.
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"This book comes at just the right time, as teachers are being encouraged to re-examine current approaches to science instruction.
17–33 Bartholomew, H., Osborne, J. and Ratcliffe, M. (2004) Teaching students 'ideas-about-science': five dimensions of effective practice. Science Education, 88(5), pp. 654–82 CCEA (2007) The Northern Ireland Curriculum Primary.
Presenting an up-to-date discussion of the many aspects of teaching primary science, this best-selling book contains a strong focus on constructivist learning and the role of social interaction in learning.
This Sixth Edition includes links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards and notes on the new National Curriculum.
... S and Keogh, B (2000) Concept Cartoon in Science Education. Stafford: Millgate House. Nottingham, J (2017) The Learning Challenge: How to Guide Your Students Through the Learning Pit to Achieve Deeper Understanding.
This is a set book for the Open University Course, 'Ways of Knowing: language, mathematics and science in the early years'.