Mastery in Primary Science Contributor(s): Wilkinson, Deborah (Author), Stallard, Wayne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1526472694 ISBN-13: 9781526472694 Publisher: Learning Matters OUR PRICE: $110.88 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology |
Series: Exploring the Primary Curriculum |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.99 lbs) 152 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What does ′mastery′ look like in primary science? How can teachers plan for, assess and evidence it? This book explores how 'rich' learning tasks that enable children to apply, analyse, evaluate, and/or create to solve exciting and novel problems support the development of mastery level knowledge and skills in primary science. - Outlines how to recognise and use assessment opportunities - Focuses on the development of conceptual understanding - Highlights and demontrates the importance of teacher questioning - Explores the theories behind ′mastery′ for primary science |
Contributor Bio(s): Stallard, Wayne: - Wayne Stallard, Director of Olive Tree Education, has over 20 years' experience working as a science educator in the primary phase both in the UK and abroad. He is particularly interested in teacher assessment of primary science. Wilkinson, Deborah: - Dr Deborah Wilkinson is a senior lecturer in education at the University of Chichester and has a special interest in primary science. She is interested in how questions are used to develop learning during science lessons as well as how science can be delivered across subject areas. |