ENRICHING EARLY SCIENTIFIC LEARNING

JOHNSTON

ISBN 10: 0335203930 / ISBN 13: 9780335203932

Published by Open Univ Pr, 2000

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004044643

Synopsis:

Johnston (primary education, Bishop Grosseteste U. College) and Gray (researcher in the development of attitudes towards primary science) show how good science learning can occur through creative activities. They offer 20 stimulating ideas for good practice in science education with an emphasis upon the importance of first hand experience of scientific phenomena, the accessibility of science concepts for all children, the creative and cross-curricular nature of science, and the use of low cost, readily available household materials. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author: Jane Johnston is a senior lecturer in primary education at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln, where she is involved in initial teacher and in-service education specialising in primary science and early years education. She is the author of the successful Open University publication Early Explorations in Science. Her interests are in attitudes to science and early years scientific development. Adelaide Gray is currently researching the development of attitudes towards primary science. She has worked extensively with primary school parents in the East Midlands and is currently completing her PhD at the Nottingham Trent University. Her particular interests are in the nature and history of science.

Bibliographic Details

Title: ENRICHING EARLY SCIENTIFIC LEARNING
Publisher: Open Univ Pr
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good