This second edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 provides a synthesis of ideas about teaching and learning that focuses on answering the question `How best should I teach science?' Offering a practical and innovative guide which is ideal for students, trainee and practising teachers, the book provides full information on the appropriate science topics for Key Stage 1 and 2, outlining the subject knowledge that a teacher needs, the curriculum requirements and the best ways to go about teaching, with an emphasis on practical science enquiry.
Fully updated to include:
The possibilities for talk and discussion within science lessons
How children might record their ideas and findings
How ICT can be incorporated into lessons
How science can be linked to other subjects in a creative and cross-curricular way
Citizenship and education for sustainable development
The authors draw on their expertise to identify approaches to teaching that are best used in different areas of science, and help readers understand key teaching issues by considering them in relation to specific contexts. With advice on lesson planning and a user friendly structure, this book forms essential reading for all students and practising teachers in primary education.
This is Book 2 in the Primary 5-11 Series Series. See all Primary 5-11 Series books here.
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Alan Howe and Dan Davies are Senior Lecturers in Primary Education at Bath Spa University College. Ron Ritchie is Associate Dean of Education at the University of the West of England.
More about Alan HoweAlan Howe is Head of Department for Education Studies, Bath Spa University.
Christopher Collier is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.
Kendra McMahon is Senior Lecturer in Education, Bath Spa University.
Sarah Earle is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, Bath Spa University.
Dan Davies is Dean of Cardiff School of Education, Cardiff
Alan Howe has 15 years experience of working with trainee teachers in primary science and is Co-Programme Leader for undergraduate Education Studies at Bath Spa University.
Daniel Davies is Head of Applied Research and Consultancy at Bath Spa University and founder of the Centre for Research in Early Scientific Learning .
Kendra McMahon is Senior Lectu
Dan Davies is Head of Applied Research and Consultancy in the School of Education, Bath Spa University, UK.
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