1st Edition
Science 3-13 The Past, The Present and Possible Futures
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
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Which factors have been influential in developing science teaching and learning for the three to thirteen age group in the last twenty years? How might these factors have an impact on the future direction of science teaching and learning for this age range into the 21st century? How can teachers cope with the changes? Science 3-13 explores some of the historical antecedents of the current... Read more
Series Editor's Preface 1. Introduction Rachel Sparks Linfield and Paul Warwick 2. The Development of Science 3-13 and the Impact of the National Curriculum Ian Morrison and Linda Webb 3. The Growth and Development of Early Years Science Penny Coltman 4. Learning Concepts Elaine Wilson 5. Ideas About Procedural Understanding Paul Warwick 6. Assessing Learning in Science Rachel Sparks Linfield and Paul Warwick 7. Views on the 'Right Kind of Teacher' for Science John Hobden 8. The Impact of IT Angela McFarlane 9. The Influence of Interest Groups Philip Stephenson 10. Science in Society or Society in Science? Michael Reiss 11. Possible Futures Paul Warwick and Rachel Sparks Linfield
Biography
Paul Warwick is a Lecturer in Primary Science at Homerton College, Cambridge. He previously taught in primary schools and was an Advisory Teacher for Science. His research interests are IT in science , children's understanding of the procedural aspects of science and the assessment of children's learning.
Rachael Sparks Linfield is a reception teacher at St John's College School, Cambridge and was previously a Lecturer in Primary Science at Homerton College, Cambridge. She was written widely in the area of early years education and her research interests include assessment of early years science.
'There is much that is good in the book ... the book is most suitable for MA students and those wanting an introduction to issues of primary science in English schools.' - J.F. Donnelly, Studies in Science Education
