Teaching Primary Science

Author : Grady Venville,Vaille Dawson
Publisher : Allen & Unwin Australia
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 1742376592

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The Art of Teaching Science by Grady Venville,Vaille Dawson Pdf

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.

Author : Angela Fitzgerald
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107609457

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Learning and Teaching Primary Science by Angela Fitzgerald Pdf

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

Author : John Sharp,Graham Peacock,Rob Johnsey,Shirley Simon,Robin Smith,Alan Cross,Diane Harris
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 1446256898

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Primary Science: Teaching Theory and Practice by John Sharp,Graham Peacock,Rob Johnsey,Shirley Simon,Robin Smith,Alan Cross,Diane Harris Pdf

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.

Author : Peter Loxley,Lyn Dawes,Linda Nicholls,Babs Dore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317811725

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Teaching Primary Science by Peter Loxley,Lyn Dawes,Linda Nicholls,Babs Dore Pdf

'Thought-provoking and entices the reader to take a discerning look at science.' Claire Garven, MA Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. ̃An approach to planning and teaching primary science that gives children permission to question their own preconceptions. This enables teachers to encourage children to actively think and discuss what they see, and give reasons for their developing scientific ideas. Strongly recommended for teachers who want their children to learn to think scientifically.' Jane Gibson, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of primary science in ITE at the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon), UK This second edition brings science subject knowledge and pedagogy together to support, inform and inspire those training to teach primary science. Written in a clear and accessible way, the book provides comprehensive coverage of science themes. Ideas for teaching and examples from practice provide a basis for inspiring children to explore science and look at the world in new and intriguing ways. Hallmark features Ideas for practice exemplify how you can help children to use scientific knowledge and concepts to satisfy their curiosity about natural phenomena. Something to think about scenarios help to extend and develop your own understanding of key ideas. The companion website includes links to suggested reading and Teachers TV clips for your own development and for use in the classroom. 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. Learning Outside the Classroom is a new chapter that provides ideas and guidance that helps to develop children’s scientific skills and knowledge, while also promoting positive attitudes to science. New Global Dimensions sections offer starting points for discussion and research into how scientific ideas can be positively applied and can be used to evaluate the impact of human activity on the natural world. Talk Skills and Science Discussion sections enable you to develop children's scientific knowledge and verbal reasoning skills.

Author : Roger Cutting,Orla Kelly
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473909434

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Creative Teaching in Primary Science by Roger Cutting,Orla Kelly Pdf

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.

Author : Keith Skamp,Christine Preston
Publisher : Cengage AU
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780170379717

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Teaching Primary Science Constructively by Keith Skamp,Christine Preston Pdf

Teaching Primary Science Constructively helps readers to create effective science learning experiences for primary students by using a constructivist approach to learning. This best-selling text explains the principles of constructivism and their implications for learning and teaching, and discusses core strategies for developing science understanding and science inquiry processes and skills. Chapters also provide research-based ideas for implementing a constructivist approach within a number of content strands. Throughout there are strong links to the key ideas, themes and terminology of the revised Australian Curriculum: Science. This sixth edition includes a new introductory chapter addressing readers' preconceptions and concerns about teaching primary science.

Author : Peter Loxley,Lyn Dawes,Linda Nicholls,Babs Dore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317863991

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Teaching Primary Science by Peter Loxley,Lyn Dawes,Linda Nicholls,Babs Dore Pdf

Primary Science: Promoting positive attitudes to conceptual learningis a full colour, core textbook to support, inform and inspire anyone training to teach Science at primary level. This book is a new kind of text linking subject knowledge and pedagogy in one package, rather than treating them as separate entities. The text aims to encourage trainee teachers to teach scientific concepts in contexts which will inspire the children to look at the world in new and intriguing ways, rather than presenting it as a list of facts and definitions. Encouraging critical reflection and offering practical support, this book will help trainee teachers to overcome negative attitudes to Science. The two part structure of the book first presents insights into the nature of science and science education, exploring issues such as the value and purpose of teaching Science in the primary school and the value of scientific enquiry. It then moves on to cover subject knowledge, relating it to pedagogy.

Author : Graham Peacock,John Sharp,Rob Johnsey,Debbie Wright,Keira Sewell
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781526422736

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Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding by Graham Peacock,John Sharp,Rob Johnsey,Debbie Wright,Keira Sewell Pdf

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

Author : Mick Dunne,Alan Peacock
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473911604

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Primary Science by Mick Dunne,Alan Peacock Pdf

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

Author : Hellen Ward,Judith Roden,Claire Hewlett,Julie Foreman
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446245446

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Teaching Science in the Primary Classroom by Hellen Ward,Judith Roden,Claire Hewlett,Julie Foreman Pdf

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 personalised learning within science - more on games to use in science - more on creativity - more on questioning techniques, an important aspect of scientific enquiry - a whole new chapter on using ICT to teach science. There are lots of practical examples, and clear guidance on how to turn theory into creative and lively science lessons and activities. Examples of children's work are included, and there are plenty of helpful case studies. Hellen Ward is Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, a widely-published author and a frequent presenter at conferences. Judith Roden is Principal Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, and a successful author. Claire Hewlett and Julie Foreman are both Senior Lecturers at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Author : Helen Spring
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0863574734

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Teaching Primary Science Outdoors by Helen Spring Pdf

Author : Kevin Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317307686

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Working Scientifically by Kevin Smith Pdf

With the changes that have taken place to the National Curriculum for science, the investigations that children should experience have broadened and become a key part of the curriculum necessary for the development of knowledge and understanding. Working Scientifically is a comprehensive guide that will help primary teachers develop their skills, improve their practice and nurture ‘working scientifically’ in the classroom. This book provides teachers with the tools and resources that are necessary for teaching science in a fun and exploratory way. Focusing on individual skills, it provides scientific activities in a number of different contexts. It explores each skill multiple times to help pupils progress through the age-related expectations and emphasises teaching through exploration, questioning and dialogue. Using the analogy of a journey to space as the central concept, with each step of progression related to a step in the journey, chapters include: What is ‘working scientifically’? Raising questions, predictions and planning; Observations, measurements and recording; Interpreting, analysing and concluding; Reflecting and evaluating; Assessment. Full of practical resources such as planning materials and assessment sheets, Working Scientifically will be an essential guide for all qualified and trainee primary teachers wishing to develop their practice in this essential area of the Science curriculum.

Author : Rutledge, Neil
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335222285

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Primary Science: Teaching The Tricky Bits by Rutledge, Neil Pdf

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.

Author : Christopher Such
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781529769241

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The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading by Christopher Such Pdf

The essential guide to the science behind reading and its practical implications for classroom teaching in primary schools. Teaching children to read is one of the most important tasks in primary education and classroom practice needs to be underpinned by a secure foundation of knowledge. Teachers need to know what reading entails, how children learn to read and how it can be taught effectively. This book is an essential guide for primary teachers that explores the key technical and practical aspects of how children read with strong links to theory and how to translate this into the classroom. Bite-size chapters offer accessible research-informed ideas across all major key topics including phonics, comprehension, teaching children with reading difficulties and strategies for the classroom. Key features include: · Discussions of implications for the classroom · Questions for further professional discussions · Retrieval quizzes · Further reading suggestions · Glossary of key terms Christopher Such is a primary school teacher and the author of the education blog Primary Colour. He can be found on Twitter via @Suchmo83.

Author : Helena Gillespie,Rob Gillespie
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335235124

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EBOOK: Science for Primary School Teachers by Helena Gillespie,Rob Gillespie Pdf

What do I need to know about science to teach children in primary school? How can I make my science teaching successful? How do children learn to investigate scientifically? What are the dos and don’ts of science teaching? Written to support teachers who need to boost their science knowledge, this book covers science knowledge in sufficient breadth and depth to enable you to teach science effectively up to the end of Key Stage 2, as well as the core teaching and learning issues involved in the investigative process. Whether you are a student or a fully qualified teacher, the book is designed to help you find what you need quickly. The introduction provides a guide to how to use the book, including a table which cross references the subject knowledge against the National Curriculum, the QCA Scheme of Work and Primary Science Topics. This enables you to use the book in different ways, depending on your individual requirements. To ensure that teachers will be able to teach and respond to questions appropriately, the authors take science knowledge beyond what is required for Key Stage 2. This is important, as it helps to avoid over-simplifying concepts which can then cause misconceptions at Key Stage 3 and beyond. It also helps to broaden and develop the primary teacher’s own knowledge. Science for Primary School Teachers is a core text for teachers in training, and in professional development into the induction year and beyond.