'This book does provide a useful, concise discussion of the legislative background to science in schools from the nineteenth century to the present day' - Colette Murphy, British Journal of Educational Studies 'This book makes a fascinating and compelling read, particularly for anyone who has a professional involvement or interest in the 'National Curriculum' . For anyone with an interest in teaching science as a professional enterprise this book is a must' - Joe McDowall, School Science Review 'This book makes a fascinating and compelling read . The insights provided are fascinating and...
'This book does provide a useful, concise discussion of the legislative background to science in schools from the nineteenth century to the present da...
Who wants to change school science education and why? What mechanisms exist to effect change? What implications do they have for teachers' professionalism? These are the principal questions explored in this book. The authors focus on strategies for effecting change, including decentralized and statutory mechanisms, and the use of systems of assessment.
The authors question the effectiveness of centralized programmes in improving the quality of students' science education. They suggest that this arises from a failure to acknowledge the contribution that the science teaching profession must...
Who wants to change school science education and why? What mechanisms exist to effect change? What implications do they have for teachers' professiona...
Puts a new twist on three classic fairy tales, as Little Red, her grandmother, and the woodcutter are rewarded, Jack taunts the last remaining giant in Cornwall, and Omoline, the miller's daughter, toys with the ugly little man who wants to take her child.
Puts a new twist on three classic fairy tales, as Little Red, her grandmother, and the woodcutter are rewarded, Jack taunts the last remaining giant i...
