Full Description
Whether it is in the National Curriculum or the Teachers' Standards, promotion of children's curiosity is highlighted as a key part of effective teaching. Curiosity has the potential to enhance learning in all curriculum subjects but it has a special connection with scientific thinking. A curious approach can open up learning in science, computing, design technology and mathematics. This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity in their classroom. Full of practical teaching ideas for engaging learners and making lessons more exciting, it highlights the ways in which STEM subjects can be taught together.
Coverage includes:
the place of curiosity in subject teaching
how curiosity contributes to a learner's overall capability
examples of curiosity in primary STEM classes
case studies which exemplify curiosity.
Contents
Introduction
Curious learners in primary mathematics
Ways to enhance curiosity in primary mathematics
Curious learners in primary science
Ways to enhance curiosity in primary science
Curious learners in primary computing
Ways to enhance curiosity in primary computing
Curiosity in primary design and technology
Ways to enhance curiosity in primary design and technology
Harnessing curiosity across a whole school
