July 2, 2018
The 2018 edition of The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, professional development providers, and practicing teachers about the why, what, and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning, the book recognizes the challenges of teaching science, and provides suggestions and examples aimed to increase teachers’ confidence and students‘ enjoyment of the subject. The book, which cites LASER as evidence of the efficacy of inquiry-based science education, is written by Dr. Wynne Harlen, a member of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Science Education Program (SEP) Global Council. Dr. Harlen 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.
Read more at https://www.routledge.com/The-Teaching-of-Science-in-Primary...