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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. 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:
And expands on key aspects of teaching including:
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.
Author: Wynne Harlen, Anne Qualter
ISBN-10: 113822572X
ISBN-13: 9781138225725
Publisher: David Fulton Publishers
Language: English
Published: 04/06/2018
Pages: 414
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.40w x 0.90d
Wynne Harlen, OBE, PhD, has been involved in teaching and research in science education, evaluation and pupil assessment throughout her long career, during which time she has been Sidney Jones Professor of Science Education at the University of Liverpool, UK and Director of the Scottish Council for Research in Education.
Anne Qualter, PhD, is Head of the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Liverpool, UK.
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