Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS Series) - Softcover

Peacock, Graham A; Sharp, John; Johnsey, Rob; Wright, Debbie

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Synopsis

The essential subject knowledge text for primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. This comprehensive text includes interactive tasks, a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. With full coverage of the science curriculum, and updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking, this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science. The Sixth Edition of this popular book features detailed links to the 2012 Teachers′ Standards.

Key Features

  • All chapters and content are clearly linked to the 2012 Teachers′ Standards
  • Includes essential links to the new Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Comprehensive and accessible guide to primary science
  • Encourages the reader to reflect on and consolidate their learning

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About the Authors

Graham Peacock is Principal Lecturer in Education at Sheffield Hallam University. He has taught children across the primary and secondary age ranges.

John Sharp is Professor of Higher Education and Head of the Lincoln Higher Education Research Institute (LHERI) at the University of Lincoln.


Rob Johnsey, formerly a primary school teacher, lectured in primary science in the Institute of Education at the University of Warwick for several years.

Debbie Wright is the BEd (Primary) Programme Director at Rolle School of Education, University of Plymouth. She has extensive experience of primary teaching, and of lecturing in primary science education.

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Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781446256886: Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS Series)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  144625688X ISBN 13:  9781446256886
Publisher: Learning Matters, 2012
Hardcover