{"product_id":"the-teaching-of-science-in-primary-schools-paperback","title":"The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWynne Harlen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnne Qualter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in a fully updated seventh edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Teaching of Science in Primary Schools\u003c\/i\u003e provides essential information for students, trainee, and practising teachers about the why, what and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning, the book recognises the challenges of teaching science, and provides suggestions and examples aimed to increase teachers' confidence and pupils' enjoyment of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eChanges in curriculum and assessment requirements in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvances in knowledge of how children learn \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpansion in the use of ICT by teachers and children \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd expands on key aspects of teaching including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe compelling reasons for starting science in the primary school\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for helping children to develop understanding, skills and enjoyment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttention to school and teacher self-evaluation as a means of improving provision for children's learning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiving the latest information about the rationale for and use of inquiry-based, constructivist methodology, and the use of assessment to help learning, the book combines practice and theory, explaining and advocating for particular classroom interactions and activities. This book is essential reading for all primary school teachers and those engaged in studying primary education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWynne Harlen, OBE, PhD, \u003c\/strong\u003e has been involved in teaching and research in science education, evaluation and pupil assessment throughout her long career, during which time she has been Sidney Jones Professor of Science Education at the University of Liverpool, UK and Director of the Scottish Council for Research in Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Qualter, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is Head of the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Liverpool, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 414\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.6 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721362182207,"sku":"9781138225725","price":101.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/00cf55ac381256634398cda9af3d9ea2.webp?v=1765092102","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-teaching-of-science-in-primary-schools-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}