Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS)

Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS)

by Graham Peacock (Author), JohnSharp (Author), RobJohnsey (Author), Debbie Wright (Author)

Synopsis

The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. The 5th edition of this popular text has a number of new features including a new self assessment section and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. References to the 2007 QTS Standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage are also included. With full coverage of the science curriculum, and updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking, this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 5
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 17 Jun 2011

ISBN 10: 0857250825
ISBN 13: 9780857250827

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Concise, comprehensive and makes scientific knowledge readily accessible to non science specialists. - Lecturer, Southampton University
Author Bio
Graham Peacock is Principal Lecturer in Education at Sheffield Hallam University. He has taught children across the primary and secondary age ranges. Debbie Wright is the BEd (Primary) Programme Director at Rolle School of Education, University of Plymouth. She has extensive experience of primary teaching, and of lecturing in primary science education. Rob Johnsey, formerly a primary school teacher, lectured in primary science in the Institute of Education at the University of Warwick for several years. John Sharp is Head of Research and Professor of Education Studies at the Centre for Educational Development and Research, Bishop Grosseteste University College.