by Anne Qualter (Author), Anne Qualter (Author), Anne Qualter (Author), Wynne Harlen (Author)
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.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 414
Edition: 7
Publisher: David Fulton Publishers
Published: 10 Apr 2018
ISBN 10: 113822572X
ISBN 13: 9781138225725