Primary Science Knowledge and Understanding

Primary Science  Knowledge and Understanding
Author: Graham Peacock,John Sharp,Rob Johnsey,Debbie Wright,Keira Sewell
Publsiher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781526422736

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Develops secure subject knowledge for primary science with the ability to test understanding through the new online resources.

Primary Science Teaching Theory and Practice

Primary Science  Teaching Theory and Practice
Author: John Sharp,Graham Peacock,Rob Johnsey,Shirley Simon,Robin Smith,Alan Cross,Diane Harris
Publsiher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-07-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446256898

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The essential teaching theory and practice text for primary science. Covering the skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary science. With full coverage of the theory and practice required for effective and creative science teaching, this text is an essential guide for all trainees working towards QTS. Throughout, practical guidance and features support trainees to translate this learning to the classroom, embed ICT in their lessons and to understand the wider context of their teaching. This Sixth Edition includes links to the 2012 Teachers' Standards and notes on the new National Curriculum.

Creative Teaching in Primary Science

Creative Teaching in Primary Science
Author: Roger Cutting,Orla Kelly
Publsiher: SAGE
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2014-10-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781473909434

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Creative teaching has the potential to inspire deep learning, using inventive activities and stimulating contexts that can capture the imagination of children. This book enables you to adopt a creative approach to the methods and content of your primary science teaching practice and confidently develop as a science educator. Key aspects of science teaching are discussed, including: planning for teaching and learning assessing primary science cross-curricular approaches the intelligent application of technology sustainability education outdoor learning Coverage is supported by illustrative examples, encouraging you to look at your own teaching practice, your local community and environment, your own interests and those of your children to deepen your understanding of what constitutes good science teaching in primary schools. This is essential reading for students on primary initial teacher education courses, on both university-based (BEd, BA with QTS, PGCE) and schools-based (School Direct, SCITT) routes into teaching. Dr Roger Cutting is an Associate Professor in Education at the Institute of Education at Plymouth University. Orla Kelly is a Lecturer in Social, Environmental and Scientific Education in the Church of Ireland College of Education.

The Art of Teaching Science

The Art of Teaching Science
Author: Grady Venville,Vaille Dawson
Publsiher: Allen & Unwin Australia
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1742376592

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A fully revised edition of this thorough introduction to the theory and practice of science teaching in middle and secondary schools Science teaching is an art that requires a unique combination of knowledge and skills to engage students and foster their understanding. This book is a thorough introduction and embraces the full spectrum of contemporary reforms in education. It presents science teaching as a dynamic, collaborative activity and highlights recent developments in research into excellence in science teaching. Emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment, this book is designed for educators preparing to teach science at middle and high school levels. Fully revised and updated, this second edition includes new chapters which address the use of ICT in the science classroom and suggest innovative ways of developing an engaging, thinking science classroom. Throughout the book, the authors reflect a student-centered approach to science teaching as advocated in reform curriculum documents throughout the world. Written by leading science educators and incorporating classroom examples and activities, this book outlines the main issues science teachers face today.

Learning and Teaching Primary Science

Learning and Teaching Primary Science
Author: Angela Fitzgerald
Publsiher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2013-05-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781107609457

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Brings teaching primary science to life, with dedicated chapters for chemistry, physics, biology and earth and environmental science.

Primary Science

Primary Science
Author: Anonim
Publsiher: Frank Brothers
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2002
Genre: Science
ISBN: 8171707378

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Primary Science

Primary Science
Author: Mick Dunne,Alan Peacock
Publsiher: SAGE
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2014-11-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781473911604

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Why is science hard to teach? What types of scientific investigation can you use in the primary classroom? 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. Key features of this second edition include: • A new chapter on science in the Early Years • A new practical chapter on how to work scientifically • Master’s-level ‘critical reading’ boxes in every chapter linking topics to relevant specialist literature • Expanded coverage of creativity, and link science to numeracy and computing 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. Mick Dunne is Senior Lecturer in Science Education at Manchester Metropolitan University Alan Peacock is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter

Primary Science Teaching The Tricky Bits

Primary Science  Teaching The Tricky Bits
Author: Rutledge, Neil
Publsiher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2010-10-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780335222285

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This book provides a combination of practical lesson ideas and theory, focusing particularly on those areas that research has shown most trainee primary teachers struggle with. Each chapter provides a good range of practical and accessible ideas, hints and tips linked to how children learn.