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.
The book opens with multiple case studies, four of which are new to this edition, offering cross-curricular examples of primary science in action. Each chapter is framed by an introduction and summary points.
The detailed study of a tree will show a highly organized structure, a short length of hedgerow a complex natural community and a study of the weather will introduce the concept of systems. Science on the Timetable Science teaching at ...
"This book comes at just the right time, as teachers are being encouraged to re-examine current approaches to science instruction.
Science education in an urban elementary school: Case studies of teacher beliefs and classroom practices. ... In E. W. Saul (Ed.), Crossing Borders in Literacy and Science Instruction: Perspectives on Theory and Practice (pp. 33–47).
This book is a thorough introduction and embraces the full spectrum of contemporary reforms in education.
We would specifically like to thank John Trowbridge (Southeastern Louisiana University), Claudia Balach (Duquesne University), Willis Walter (Florida A&M University), Benjamin Ngwudike (Jackson State University), Linda Easley Roach ...
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 ...
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.
Designed for all trainee and newly qualified teachers, teacher trainers and mentors, this volume provides a contemporary handbook for the teaching of science, covering Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 in line with current DfEE and TTA guidelines.
This exciting new edition of a popular book offers the reader the following new elements: - explicit advice on how to link science to cross-curricular learning - updated advice on planning and assessment - guidance on how to accommodate ...