Science for Children - Softcover

Hardy Tim Fleer Marilyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1740095413 ISBN 13: 9781740095419

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2001

Synopsis

Science for Children introduces readers to the pedagogy of primary and early childhood science education. The book pays special attention to the three strands of science, in accordance with the Australian Curriculum. It also uses the practice principles and learning outcomes of the national Early Years Learning Framework to present content for babies through to the transition into the Foundation year at school. Science for Children explores various approaches to teaching and learning in science. It covers inquiry approaches in detail; makes explicit links to the 5Es; critiques longstanding approaches, such as discovery approaches and a transmission approach; and explores Indigenous perspectives and a Vygotskian framework. This allows the reader to make informed choices about when to use a particular approach in primary classrooms and early childhood settings. Designed to prepare future educators for practice, Science for Children challenges students and offers practical classroom-based strategies for their science teaching careers.

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About the Author

*Marilyn Fleer is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the University of Canberra. She completed her PhD in early childhood science education in 1992. Her research has concentrated on early childhood science, technology and learning theory. *Tim Hardy is an Associate Professor in Education at the University of Canberra. He received the University's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1993. He convenes pre-service programs in primary science and leads professional development projects for teachers of science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1740095413
• ISBN 13: 9781740095419
• Binding: Paperback