Primary Science
A Guide to Teaching Practice
- Mick Dunne - Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Alan Peacock - University of Exeter, UK
Becoming a confident and informed teacher of primary science requires a strong understanding of key practical, conceptual and pedagogical issues that underpin best practice science teaching in the primary school. Addressing current curriculum concerns, the dynamic nature of the curriculum landscape, and the wider challenges of developing good practice in science education, Primary Science provides an indispensable overview of important areas of teaching that every aspiring primary school teacher needs to understand.
Written directly for initial teacher education students, this textbook supports classroom practice and provides a broad survey of key aspects of primary science teaching including: the role of science in the curriculum, communication and literacy in science teaching, science outside the classroom, teaching science to all, transitional issues and assessment.
Essential reading for all students studying primary science on primary initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and employment-based routes into teaching, it will also support the continuing professional development of early career teachers.
'Aspiring and newly qualified teachers will find in this book invaluable advice discussing reasons for and ways to implement teaching approaches that support primary children's effective learning in science. This book is important reading for beginning primary teachers throughout the UK.' - Wynne Harlen, OBE, Visiting Professor, University of Bristol
This book explores some of the wider issues within science teaching and learning. Some good starting points for discussion and clarification of terms and ideas e.g. science literacy. Some useful links to further reading and websites.
Lots of good advice and practical tasks for newly qualified teachers and those wishing to brush up on their understanding of Science in the curriculum.
This book is to be added into the reading list for the Primary science Year 2 modules. It will come in very useful as these trainees complete their Year 2 teaching practice after the module finishes so we can direct them to aspects of the book to support them in their preparation for placement - thank you!
Very useful text for primary teachers and for teacher trainees. Lots of in depth information regarding current science practice and ICT in the classroom.
An intereresting text that trainees would find useful to develop their understanding in a number of areas. It is good to see that assessment for learning and effective inclusion are considered.
This book is clearly organised and presented . It gives a valuable outline of different aspects relating to Primary Science
THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT AND WILL BE PART OF ESSENTIAL READING FOR OUR STUDENTS
The chapters were different from other traditional science textbooks, which was interesting to read. The chapters addressed fundamental cross-curricular approaches where students could invisage how such a style of teaching could be possible.
This provides an interesting read, is clearly laid out and easily accessible for students to engage with.