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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|1 pages
Introduction
part II|4 pages
‘Locating’ Primary Science: Three Overviews
part III|6 pages
Key Questions
part IV|6 pages
Theories of Children’s Learning
part V|1 pages
Approaches to Curriculum Development
part VI|1 pages
Practice
part VII|4 pages
Recent Developments in In-service Education