Talking Sense in Science: Helping Children Understand Through Talk

by Newton; Douglas P

• ISBN13: 9780415253512
• ISBN10: 0415253519
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2001-12-14
• Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

Summary

Talking Sense in Scienceis a highly practical guide to getting the most out of primary science lessons through talking with children. This clearly written and straightforward book looks at ways of understanding in science, and scientific language as well as how talk can support practical activities. Each idea is described, illustrated and followed by a short task to develop teaching skills.

Author Biography

Douglas P. Newton is a Professor of Education at Newcastle University. He has researched and published widely in the fields of science education and supporting understanding.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations
Introduction	p. 1
Understanding and science: why and what	p. 7
Helping children understand: guiding thought	p. 31
Doing more for understanding	p. 75
Conversations in science	p. 115
Endnote: Some possible responses to the tasks	p. 147
Glossary	p. 171
Further reading and some examples of resources to support science talk and conversations	p. 173
General index	p. 175
Science topic index	p. 177
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