This text is a highly practical guide to getting the most out of primary science lessons through talking with children. Clearly written and straightforward, the book is designed to help teachers to support understanding by developing their own interaction in the classroom.
This text is a highly practical guide to getting the most out of primary science lessons through talking with children. Clearly written and straightfo...
A superb analysis of the driving force behind motivation and learning...This book is a must for schools interested in taking the learning to a new level. "Dr Conrad Hughes, Director of Education, International School of Geneva, Switzerland"
Quite rightly shines a long overdue light on how emotions affect teaching and learning. "Sir Paul Grant, Headteacher, Robert Clack Academy, London, UK"
In today s world, there is often so much emphasis placed on the intellect that the interaction between feeling and thinking is rarely identified, yet alone addressed...Doug Newton has done a...
A superb analysis of the driving force behind motivation and learning...This book is a must for schools interested in taking the learning to a new ...
Are emotions good or bad for thinking and learning?
Have you ever wondered why a good lesson of one year falls flat in another?
Why do students behave the way they do?
Teachers are expected to foster productive thought yet the neglect of emotion in the classroom, in favour of intellect, means teaching and learning is often not as effective as it might be. "Thinking with Feeling "explores what we mean by productive thought, its interrelationship with mood and emotions, how teachers can manage that interaction to improve teaching and learning, and what teacher trainers could do...
Are emotions good or bad for thinking and learning?
Have you ever wondered why a good lesson of one year falls flat in another?
Talking Sense in Science is a highly practical guide to getting the most out of primary science lessons through talking with children. This clearly written and straightforward book helps teachers to support understanding by developing their own interaction in the classroom. Each idea is described, illustrated and followed by a short task to develop teaching skills. This book looks at ways of understanding in science, and scientific language as well as how talk can support practical activities. Douglas Newton also addresses the ideas of what to say, when to say it and how to say it,...
Talking Sense in Science is a highly practical guide to getting the most out of primary science lessons through talking with children. This c...
