The Art of Teaching Primary Science

by Dawson, Vaille; Venville, Grady

• ISBN13: 9781741752892
• ISBN10: 1741752892
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Summary

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 instructionincluding scientific literacy, assimilating science and technology, and activities beyond the classroommaking this an excellent resource for teachers.

Author Biography

Vaille Dawson is senior lecturer of science education at Edith Cowan University. Grady Venville is a professor of science education at the University of Western Australia. Both have extensive experience as teacher educators and are the editors of The Art of Teaching Science.

Table of Contents

List of figures and tables	p. vii
Contributors	p. x
About the editors	p. xiv
Preface	p. xv
Understanding the Art of Teaching Primary Science
The wonder of science	p. 3
Views of student learning	p. 23
Understanding how children learn science	p. 43
A guide to science curriculum documents	p. 62
Implementing the Art of Teaching Primary Science
Planning to teach primary science	p. 87
Teaching strategies for classroom learning	p. 108
Inquiry and investigation in primary science	p. 127
Resources for primary science classrooms	p. 149
Using assessment to improve teaching and learning in primary science	p. 164
Extending the Art of Teaching Primary Science
Learning the literacies of science	p. 183
Design projects that integrate science and technology	p. 202
Teaching and learning science and technology beyond the classroom	p. 216
Science teaching and learning in the early childhood years	p. 233
Index	p. 249
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