Full Description
Creative teaching has the potential to inspire deep learning, using inventive activities and stimulating contexts that can capture the imagination of children. This book enables you to adopt a creative approach to the methods and content of your primary science teaching practice and confidently develop as a science educator.
Key aspects of science teaching are discussed, including:
planning for teaching and learning
assessing primary science
cross-curricular approaches
the intelligent application of technology
sustainability education
outdoor learning
Coverage is supported by illustrative examples, encouraging you to look at your own teaching practice, your local community and environment, your own interests and those of your children to deepen your understanding of what constitutes good science teaching in primary schools.
This is essential reading for students on primary initial teacher education courses, on both university-based (BEd, BA with QTS, PGCE) and schools-based (School Direct, SCITT) routes into teaching.
Dr Roger Cutting is an Associate Professor in Education at the Institute of Education at Plymouth University.
Orla Kelly is a Lecturer in Social, Environmental and Scientific Education in the Church of Ireland College of Education.
Contents
Introducing creative science
Misconceptions and enabling conceptual change in science
Pedagogical approaches and the teaching of science
The importance of teacher knowledge in science
Planning and assessing creative approaches in science
Working scientifically
Getting creative with technology in science
Art and design and creative science
Creative science through drama and storytelling
Sustainability and primary science
Teaching science outside the classroom
The science of health and wellbeing
Teaching controversial issues in science
A science of equality
