03355nam 2200577 a 450 991080936960332120200520144314.01-134-56557-71-280-13843-20-203-99346-2(CKB)1000000000004263(EBL)240560(OCoLC)299571236(SSID)ssj0000300618(PQKBManifestationID)11253360(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000300618(PQKBWorkID)10259924(PQKB)11254601(MiAaPQ)EBC240560(EXLCZ)99100000000000426320011001d2000 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrIssues in science teaching /edited by John Sears and Pete Sorensen1st ed.London RoutledgeFalmer20001 online resource (257 p.)Issues in subject teaching seriesDescription based upon print version of record.0-415-23484-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; 1 The science curriculum: what is it for?; 2 Teaching science in a multicultural, multi-faith society; 3 The irresistible rise of the nature of science in science curricula; 4 Primary science: a second-class core subject?; 5 Balanced science: a battle still to be won?; 6 Lifelong learning in science: dream or reality?; 7 Understanding evidence in investigations; 8 SC1: beyond the fair test; 9 Numeracy in science: understanding the misunderstandings; 10 Developing the literate scientist; 11 Health education is unavoidable12 The use of cognitive ability testing to set targets13 Drowning in numbers? The need for formative assessment; 14 Between the idea and the reality falls the shadow: provision for primary-secondary science curricular continuity; 15 Children's attitudes to science: beyond the men in white coats; 16 Non-judgemental differentiation; 17 Are gender differences in achievement avoidable?; 18 Ability grouping: what is the evidence?; 19 A challenging curriculum for the more able pupil; 20 Science for all: the challenge of inclusion21 Information and communications technology in science education: a long gestationBibliography; IndexIssues in Science Teaching covers a wide range of important issues which will interest teachers at all phases in the education system. The issues discussed include:the nature and purposes of science education in a multicultural society, including the idea of science for allthe role and purposes of investigational work in science educationassessment, curriculum progression and pupil attitudes to their science experiencesupporting basic skills development in literacy, numeracy and ICT, through science teachingsupporting cross-curricularIssues in subject teaching.ScienceStudy and teachingScienceStudy and teaching.507.1Sears John1949-1758007Sorensen Pete1958-1758008MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910809369603321Issues in science teaching4196043UNINA