Primary Science by Jane Devereux
Kitemarked by the TTA Primary Science is a comprehensive guide to the subject knowledge requirements for the teaching of science in the primary school. It consists of activities to help the reader extend their own understanding of science. Part One explores understanding the nature of science, processes of planning, carrying out and evaluating scientific investigations, collecting and using data, hypothesizing, predicting, fair testing, use of correct terminology and understanding health and safety as well as key ideas in science that underpin subject knowledge. Part Two builds on these ideas as it explores in more detail life and living processes, electricity and magnetism, light, sound and the earth in space. This text is part of the series Developing Subject Knowledge which covers English, Mathematics and Science and provides authoritative distance learning materials on the national requirements for teaching the primary core curriculum and achieving qualified teacher status. It is designed for initial teacher training; experienced practitioner self-study, and will help towards GCSE revision.
Jane Devereux is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at The Open University. She is a biologist who has taught in both secondary and primary schools and been an advisory teacher for Primary Science. She has considerable experience of initial teacher training where she taught science and was closely involved in teaching and learning issues and school partnerships. She has been Course Director for both PGCE and undergraduate routes to Primary QTS and taught on Master′s courses. Her research and publications centre on science, teaching and learning and early years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780761971146 |
| ISBN 10 | 0761971149 |
| Title | Primary Science |
| Author | Jane Devereux |
| Series | Developing Subject Knowledge Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2000-11-10 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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