Providing an up-to-date discussion of the many aspects of teaching primary science, the new edition of this best-selling book, contains a strong focus on constructivist learning and the role of social interaction in learning. Emphasising the use of process skills to develop children's understanding through enquiry, the book also promotes the importance of fostering motivation for learning through enjoyment and giving children some control of their activities. Other features include: Using assessment to help learning; The nature of progression in understanding, skills and attitudes; Creativity in learning science and what this means in practice; and The development of children's thinking skills. Updated to include cross-curricular links and all the recent developments in ICT, this book is essential reading for all trainee and practising primary school teachers.
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Wynne Harlen, OBE, PhD, has been involved in teaching and research in science education, evaluation and pupil assessment throughout her long career, during which time she has been Sidney Jones Professor of Science Education at the University of Liverpool, UK and Director of the Scottish Council for Research in Education.
Anne Qualter, PhD, has wide experie
Wynne Harlen, OBE, PhD, has been involved in teaching and research in science education, evaluation and pupil assessment throughout her long career, during which time she has been Sidney Jones Professor of Science Education at the University of Liverpool, UK and Director of the Scottish Council for Research in Education.
Anne Qualter, PhD, has wide experie
