Curious Learners in Primary Maths, Science, Computing and DT

Alan Cross author Jon Board author Alison Borthwick author Karen Beswick author Jon Chippindall author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:3rd Oct '16

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Whether it is in the National Curriculum or the Teachers′ Standards, promotion of children′s curiosity is highlighted as a key part of effective teaching. Curiosity has the potential to enhance learning in all curriculum subjects but it has a special connection with scientific thinking.  A curious approach can open up learning in science, computing, design technology and mathematics.  This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity in their classroom. Full of practical teaching ideas for engaging learners and making lessons more exciting, it highlights the ways in which STEM subjects can be taught together.

Coverage includes:

  • the place of curiosity in subject teaching
  • how curiosity contributes to a learner′s overall capability
  • examples of curiosity in primary STEM classes
  • case studies which exemplify curiosity.
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This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity in their classroom. This book is full of practical teaching ideas for engaging learners, highlighting ways that STEM subjects can be taught together. -- Miss Syreeta Charles-Cole
This book fits with a new approach to the delivery of STEM subjects on our PGDE primary course which will support our student teachers to develop a better understanding of how an integrated approach to curriculum delivery can enhance pupil engagement and learning. -- Ms June Pisaneschi

ISBN: 9781473952386

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 380g

216 pages