Primary Science: Teaching Theory and Practice (Achieving QTS Series)

by Diane Harris (Author), Alan Cross (Author), Graham A Peacock (Author), Diane Harris (Author), Alan Cross (Author), Graham A Peacock (Author), Robin James Smith (Author), Rob Johnsey (Author), Shirley Simon (Author), John Sharp (Author)

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  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  This invaluable coursebook is designed for all trainees working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Covering the essential skills of planning, monitoring, assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary science. The text is structured around the current curriculum and incorporates the Primary National Strategy. Content is linked to the 2007 QTS Standards. This edition makes links with the Early Years Foundation Stage throughout and includes a new chapter on teaching science in the Foundation Stage. Research Summaries are updated and popular features such as Reflective and Practical Tasks have also been reviewed.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.25

  This invaluable guide is designed for all trainees working towards Qualified Teacher Status. Covering essential skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary science teaching. This new, third edition has been completely revised to reflect the latest QTS Standards, Primary National Strategy and other initiatives. Popular, existing features are joined by new reflective tasks and Moving On sections, helping trainees build on each chapter and apply their understanding to whole-class issues and longer-term scenarios. New material, for example on children's talk and engagement, has been added to bring the text fully up-to-date.