Science that matters: exploring science learning and teaching in primary schools
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Article Title | Science that matters: exploring science learning and teaching in primary schools |
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ERA Journal ID | 20742 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Fitzgerald, Angela (Author) and Smith, Kathy (Animator) |
Journal Title | Australian Journal of Teacher Education |
Journal Citation | 41 (4), pp. 64-78 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Edith Cowan University |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 0313-5373 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2016v41n4.4 |
Web Address (URL) | https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/vol41/iss4/4/ |
Abstract | To help support primary school students to better understand why science matters, teachers must first be supported to teach science in ways that matter. In moving to this point, this paper identifies the dilemmas and tensions primary school teachers face in the teaching of science. The balance is then readdressed through a research-based examination of some of the components underpinning quality science learning and teaching practices. Stories of teachers reshaping their science teaching to enable practical applications of these elements in future practice are shared to illustrate what is possible. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
390304. Primary education | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Monash University |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4yvq/science-that-matters-exploring-science-learning-and-teaching-in-primary-schools
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