Creative Teaching in Primary Science

Innovative Strategies for Engaging Young Learners

Orla Kelly author Roger L Cutting author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:13th Nov '14

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This resource guides student teachers on incorporating creativity into primary science education. Creative Teaching in Primary Science offers practical strategies for engaging young learners.

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for student teachers looking to embrace creativity in their approach to teaching primary science. It delves into essential aspects of science education, emphasizing how innovative methods can be effectively integrated into teaching practices. By adopting a creative mindset, educators can foster an engaging learning environment that captivates young minds, ultimately leading to deeper understanding and retention of scientific concepts.

Creative Teaching in Primary Science highlights the importance of planning for effective teaching and learning experiences. It discusses various assessment strategies tailored for primary science, ensuring that educators can measure and enhance student engagement and comprehension. The book also explores cross-curricular approaches, demonstrating how science can be connected to other subjects, making learning more holistic and relevant for students.

Moreover, the text emphasizes the intelligent use of technology, sustainability education, and outdoor learning, providing practical examples to inspire teachers. By reflecting on their own teaching practices and the unique contexts of their communities, educators can cultivate a richer understanding of what constitutes effective science teaching in primary settings. This resource is indispensable for those enrolled in initial teacher education programs, whether in university-based or school-based routes, ensuring they are well-prepared for their teaching careers.

′This book combines argument and evidence about the importance of creativity in teaching and learning with ideas for classroom activities that go beyond the usual run of science topics. Yet these experiences are essential if we are to achieve the aims of developing thoughtful young people who care for the environment and for their own and others’ well-being.′ -- Wynne Harlen

ISBN: 9781446255438

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 340g

192 pages