Science teaching is an art that requires a unique combination of kwledge and skills to engage students and foster their understanding. This book is a thorough introduction and embraces the full spectrum of contemporary reforms in education. The Art of Teaching Science presents science teaching as a dynamic, collaborative activity and highlights recent developments in research into excellence in science teaching. Emphasising pedagogy, curriculum and assessment, the book is designed for educators preparing to teach science at middle and secondary school levels. Fully revised and updated, this second edition includes new chapters which address the requirements of the national documents on science curriculum on engaging students in science, ICT in the science classroom and developing a 'thinking' science classroom. Throughout the book, the authors reflect a student-centred approach to science teaching as advocated in reform curriculum documents throughout the world. Written by leading science educators and incorporating classroom examples and activities, The Art of Teaching Science outlines the main issues science teachers face today.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
ISBN-10
1742376592
ISBN-13
9781742376592
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117503559
Product Key Features
Format
Trade Paperback (United Kingdom), Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education & Teaching
Dimensions
Weight
472g
Height
234mm
Width
153mm
Additional Product Features
FIRST Published
2012
Place of Publication
ST Leonards Nsw
Spine
18mm
Edited by
Vaille Dawson, Grady Venville
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Grady Venville and Vaille Dawson Are Co-Editors of the Art of Teaching Primary Science.