Teaching of Science in Primary Schools by Anne Qualter and Wynne Harlen (2018, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherFulton Publishers, David
ISBN-10113822572X
ISBN-139781138225725
eBay Product ID (ePID)22038442778

Product Key Features

Number of Pages414 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameTeaching of Science in Primary Schools
SubjectGeneral, Elementary, Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology
Publication Year2018
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation, Science
AuthorAnne Qualter, Wynne Harlen
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight29.1 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2017-047107
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal372.35044
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
Table Of ContentPart 1: Compelling Reasons for Teaching Science in Primary Schools Chapter 1: The importance of primary school science Chapter 2: Primary school science curricula in the UK Chapter 3: Primary science in action Chapter 4: Experiences for learning science Part 2: About Children's Learning Chapter 5: What we know about children's learning Chapter 6: Children's ideas Chapter 7: Learning through talking Chapter 8: Learning through inquiry Chapter 9: Learning with ICT Part 3: The Teacher's Roles Chapter 10: Teachers' and children's questions Chapter 11: Helping progression in scientific ideas Chapter 12: Helping progerssion in inquiry skills Chapter 13: Teaching for enjoyment, motivation and scientific attitudes Part 4: Assessment and Learning Chapter 14: Assessment purposes Chapter 15: Gathering evidence to help learning Chapter 16: Interpreting and using evidence for feedback Chapter 17: Children's role in formative assessment Chapter 18: Summative assessment and reporting Part 5 : Planning Environments for Learning Science Chapter 19: School level planning Chapter 20: Class level planning Chapter 21: Sources and resources for practical inquiry Chapter 22: Providing for leanring outside the classroom Chapter 23: Inclusive science education Part 6: Formative Evaluation of Practie Chapter 24: Evaluating provision at the class level Chapter 25: Evaluating provision at the school level Chapter 26: Enhancing provision for children's learning in science Questions for discussion
SynopsisNow in a fully updated seventh edition, The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, trainee, and practising teachers about the why, what and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning, the book recognises the challenges of teaching science, and provides suggestions and examples aimed to increase teachers' confidence and pupils' enjoyment of the subject. This new edition explores: Changes in curriculum and assessment requirements in the UK Advances in knowledge of how children learn Expansion in the use of ICT by teachers and children And expands on key aspects of teaching including: The compelling reasons for starting science in the primary school Strategies for helping children to develop understanding, skills and enjoyment Attention to school and teacher self-evaluation as a means of improving provision for children's learning. Giving the latest information about the rationale for and use of inquiry-based, constructivist methodology, and the use of assessment to help learning, the book combines practice and theory, explaining and advocating for particular classroom interactions and activities. This book is essential reading for all primary school teachers and those engaged in studying primary education., Now in a fully updated seventh edition, The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, trainee, and practising teachers about the why, what and how of teaching primary science., This fully updated edition of The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, trainee and practising teachers about the 'why, what and how' of teaching primary science. It gives the latest information about the rationale and use of inquiry-based methodology and the use of assessment to help learning. New and expanded areas of coverage include updates to curriculum and assessment requirements, advances in knowledge of how the brain functions and expansion of the use of computer technology. This book recognises the challenges of teaching science and provides suggestions and examples aimed to increase teachers' confidence and enjoyment of the subject.
LC Classification NumberLB1585.H298 2018

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