Primary Science and Technology Encyclopedia

Informationen zum Autor Christopher Collier is Senior Lecturer in Primary Science at Bath Spa University and leads the BSU course for Primary Science Subject leaders. Dan Davies is Head of Applied Research and Consultancy at Bath Spa University and founder of the Centre for Research in Early Scientific Learning. Alan Howe has 16 years’ experience of working with trainee teachers in primary science and is Co-Programme Leader for undergraduate Education Studies at Bath Spa University. Kendra McMahon is Senior Lecturer in Primary Science at Bath Spa University and is science coordinator for the Primary and Early Years PGCE course at BSU. Klappentext Unique in its field! this encyclopedia brings together an eclectic mixture of definitions covering a wide range of topics and ideas. The handy reference will be invaluable to all currently teaching or training to teach at primary level as well as primary science co-ordinators advisors! and teacher trainers. Zusammenfassung The book provides clear descriptions, definitions and explanations of difficult scientific concepts, carefully chosen to reflect the needs of those involved in primary science education. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Encyclopaedia entries A – Z Extended and boxed entries Creativity Dialogic talk Learning (theories of learning) Science and design and technology (their relationship) Thinking skills Who’s who of some important current and historical figures in science Who’s who of some important inventors Our top 10 of influential people in primary science education Bibliography

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• Autori: Chris Collier, Christopher Collier, Christopher (Bath Spa University Collier, Christopher Davies Collier, Collier Christopher, Dan Davies, Dan (Bath Spa University Davies, Davies Dan, Alan Howe, Alan (Bath Spa University Howe, Howe Alan, Kendra McMahon, Kendra (Bath Spa University McMahon, McMahon Kendra
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 14.12.2010
• EAN: 9780415478182
• ISBN: 978-0-415-47818-2
• Pagine: 196
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Pedagogia scolastica, didattica, metodica; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Computers & Technology, Teaching of a specific subject, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Science & Technology