ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1983. This book provides the first overview of developments in primary science prior to and following the national survey of primary schools in 1978. Key issues central to contemporary policy and practice are identified, set in context and interrelated for teachers, students, tutors and policymakers. Contributors to the book include most of the leading figures in contemporary primary science at the time.

part I|1 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|10 pages

The Primary Curriculum and Primary Science

part II|4 pages

‘Locating’ Primary Science: Three Overviews

chapter 2|12 pages

Primary Science 1950—82: A Personal View

Edited ByJean Conran

chapter 3|4 pages

Why Hasn’t It Worked? *

Edited ByPaul Black

part III|6 pages

Key Questions

chapter 7|12 pages

Does Content Matter in Primary Science? *

Edited ByWynne Harlen

part IV|6 pages

Theories of Children’s Learning

part V|1 pages

Approaches to Curriculum Development

chapter 15|8 pages

Children Learning through Science: A Report *

Edited ByRoy Richards

part VI|1 pages

Practice

chapter 17|6 pages

Science in Practice: Infants on Merseyside

Edited ByBill Thornley

chapter 19|14 pages

Science: Pure or Applied? *

Edited ByPeter Evans

chapter 20|4 pages

Science in a School of Social Priority *

Edited ByMolly Wetton

chapter 21|28 pages

Resources for Primary School Science

part VII|4 pages

Recent Developments in In-service Education

chapter 23|4 pages

Primary Science: Developments in Scotland