The Art of Teaching Primary Science

ISBN-13: 9781741752892 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 252 str.

Vaille Dawson

Opis

Offering a systematic introduction to the fundamentals of primary science instruction, this reference offers proven techniques for engaging students both within and outside the classroom. The research-based approach explores the ways teachers can combine their knowledge with children s innate curiosity about the natural world. Reflecting current research in science education, the theoretical underpinnings and classroom-tested strategies address the fundamental issues in teaching science in primary and early childhood years. The techniques for planning, teaching, research, and assessment cover key issues of science instructionincluding scientific literacy, assimilating science and technology, and activities beyond theclassroommaking this an excellent resource for teachers."

Spis treści

List of figures and tables

Contributors

About the editors

Preface

PART I: Understanding the Art of Teaching Primary Science

1. The wonder of science - Allan Harrison

2. Views of student learning- Coral Campbell and Russell Tytler

3. Understanding how children learn science - Ruth Hickey

4. A guide to science curriculum documents - Vaille Dawson and Grady Venville

PART II: Implementing the Art of Teaching Primary Science

5. Planning to teach primary science - Christine Preston and Wilhelmina Van Rooy

6. Teaching strategies for classroom learning - Denis Goodrum

7. Inquiry and investigation in primary science - Mark W. Hackling

8. Resources for primary science classrooms - Mary Morris and Jennifer Pearson

9. Using assessment to improve teaching and learning in primary science - Mark W. Hackling

PART III: Extending the Art of Teaching Primary Science

10. Learning the literacies

O autorze

Vaille Dawson is Senior Lecturer in Science Education at Edith Cowan University. Grady Venville is Professor of Science Education at the University of Western Australia. Both have extensive experience as teacher educators, and they are the editors of the widely used secondary science education text, The Art of Teaching Science.