Science 3-13 : the past, the present, and possible futures / edited by Paul Warwick and Rachel Sparks Linfield.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Warwick, Paul, 1956-

Linfield, Rachel Sparks.

Series:

Primary directions series.

Primary directions series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Great Britain.

Science.

Science--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Great Britain.

Physical Description:

xvi, 140 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : RoutledgeFalmer, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Which factors have been influential in developing science teaching and learning for the three to thirteen age group in the last twenty years? How might these factors have an impact on the future direction of science teaching and learning for this age range into the 21st century? How can teachers cope with the changes? Science 3-13 explores some of the historical antecedents of the current position of science in the lives of younger children. It covers the various influences, both from within and outside the teaching profession, that have shaped the current science curriculum. Current practice is examined and, on this basis, speculations are made about the future position and direction of this important subject. The contributors each cover a particular aspect of science for the 3-13 age range but common themes emerge such as the influence of government intentions, particularly through the development of the National Curriculum. The role of research groups and the impact of ICT on the teaching profession as to what is important to teach and how science and science teaching should be viewed within society are shown to be important factors in the mix that contributes to change. This book forms part of a series of key texts which focus on a range of topics related to primary education and schooling. Each book in the Primary Directions Series will review the past, analyse current issues, suggest coping strategies for practitioners and speculate on the future.

Contents:

1. Introduction / Rachel Sparks Linfield and Paul Warwick

2. The development of science 3-13 and the Impact of the National Curriculum / Ian Morrison and Linda Webb

3. The growth and development of science in the early years / Penny Coltman

4. Learning concepts / Elaine Wilson

5. Developing a scientific way of working with younger children / Paul Warwick

6. Assessing learning in science / Rachel Sparks Linfield and Paul Warwick

7. Views on the 'right kind of teacher' for science 3-13 / John Hobden

8. The impact of information technology / Angela McFarlane

9. The influence of interest groups on 3-13 science / Philip Stephenson

10. Science in society or society in science? / Michael Reiss

11. Possible futures / Paul Warwick and Rachel Sparks Linfield.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-58691-4

0-203-19064-5

1-134-58692-2

1-280-40146-X

0-203-13749-3

9780203137499

OCLC:

456192771