The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools

by Wynne Harlen

Now in a fully updated seventh edition, The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools 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. This new edition And expands on key aspects of teaching Giving 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.

Genres: Science

414 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Wynne Harlen has spent a lifetime as a teacher, researcher, and author in science education. Until recently, she was Director of the Scottish Council for Research in Education and before that was Professor of Science Education and Head of the Education Department at the University of Liverpool. In 1991, she was honored by the Queen for her services to education. Harlen is now Visiting Professor at the University of Bristol, editor of Primary Science Review, and a consultant to various science projects in the United States and United Kingdom.

Reviews

[Bella · Rating 3 out of 5]

only when you learn a subject you know how much less you know. a good book

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really appreciate this resource and could use it as an ultimate guide to planning & teaching elementary science. Only gripe is the chapter on inclusive science education - the provided descriptions of various learning variations are outdated, stereotyped, and grossly deficit-based.