1st Edition
Creative Teaching: Science in the Early Years and Primary Classroom
By Ann Oliver
Copyright 2006
224 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
222 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
224 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
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Practical, useful and informative, this book provides ideas and suggestions on how to interpret and develop the primary science curriculum in an interesting and challenging way. Bringing together creative thinking and principles that still meet National Curriculum requirements, the themes in the book encourage teachers to:
teach science with creative curiosity
value the unpredictable and... Read more
Chapter 1 CHAPTER 1 The importance of teaching science creatively; Chapter 2 CHAPTER 2 Creative science teaching; Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3 Planning for a creative approach; Chapter 4 CHAPTER 4 Inspiring inquiry; Chapter 5 CHAPTER 5 Inspiring involvement; Chapter 6 CHAPTER 6 Creativity in the Foundation Stage, Alan Howe; Chapter 7 CHAPTER 7 Creative teaching and learning in ‘Life Processes and Living Things’, Kendra McMahon; Chapter 8 CHAPTER 8 Creative teaching and learning in ‘Materials and their Properties’, Chris Collier; Chapter 9 CHAPTER 9 Creative teaching and learning in ‘Physical Processes’, Dan Davies; Chapter 10 CHAPTER 10 Enjoying assessment; Chapter 11 CHAPTER 11 Conclusion; Index;
Biography
Oliver, Ann
'Enjoyment is the birthright of every child. Children learn better when they are excited and engaged – but what excites and engages them best is truly excellent teaching, which challenges them and shows them what they can do…' - National Primary Strategy 2003
