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The Art of Teaching Primary School Science

Author: Grady Venville and Vaille Dawson  

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With contributions from leading educators, The Art of Teaching Primary Science addresses the fundamental issues in teaching science in primary and early childhood years.

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With contributions from leading educators, The Art of Teaching Primary Science addresses the fundamental issues in teaching science in primary and early childhood years.

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Children have an innate curiosity about the natural world that makes teaching science a rewarding experience.However teaching science is an art that requires a unique combination of knowledge and skills to make the most of students' interest and foster their understanding. With contributions from leading educators, The Art of Teaching Primary Science addresses the fundamental issues in teaching science in primary and early childhood years.Reflecting current research in science education, The Art of Teaching Primary Science covers the following areas: the theoretical underpinnings of science education and curriculum; effective science teaching practice planning, teaching strategies, investigations, resources and assessment;* key issues including scientific literacy, integrating science and technology, and activities outside the classroom.The Art of Teaching Primary Science is invaluable for student teachers as a guide to the fundamentals of science education, and as a resource for experienced teachers to review and enhance their professional skills.'An excellent reference for those teachers of the primary years seeking the best ways to engage their students in good science and scientific investigation, and keen to link these with other learning areas.'Peter Turnbull, President, Australian Science Teachers Association

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“"An excellent reference for those teachers of the primary years seeking the best ways to engage their students in good science and scientific investigation, and keen to link these with other learning areas."”

An excellent reference for those teachers of the primary years seeking the best ways to engage their students in good science and scientific investigation, and keen to link these with other learning areas. --Peter Turnbull, president, Australian Science Teachers Association

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About the Author

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.

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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 instruction-including scientific literacy, assimilating science and technology, and activities beyond the classroom-making this an excellent resource for teachers.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis | Allen & Unwin
Published
1st September 2007
Edition
1st
Pages
176
ISBN
9781741752892

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