Primary Science
2nd Edition
A Guide to Teaching Practice
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<p>Why is science hard to teach? What types of scientific investigation can you use in the primary classroom? </p>
<p>Touching on current curriculum concerns and the wider challenges of developing high-quality science education, this book is an indispensable overview of important areas of teaching every aspiring primary school teacher needs to understand including: the role of science in the curriculum, communication and literacy in science teaching, science outside the classroom, transitional issues and assessment.</p>
<p>Key features of this second edition include:</p>
<p>• A new chapter on science in the Early Years</p>
<p>• A new practical chapter on how to work scientifically </p>
<p>• Master’s-level ‘critical reading’ boxes in every chapter linking topics to relevant specialist literature</p>
<p>• Expanded coverage of creativity, and link science to numeracy and computing </p>
<p>This is essential reading for all students studying primary science on initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, School Direct, SCITT), and also NQTs.</p>
<p>Mick Dunne is Senior Lecturer in Science Education at Manchester Metropolitan University<br/>
Alan Peacock is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter</p>
| Sold By | SAGE Publications |
|---|---|
| ISBNs | 1473911621, 9781473911604, 9781446295090, 9781473911628, 9781446295083, 9781446295083, 9781446295090, 9781446295090 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 312 |
| Edition | 2nd |