Practical Work in Secondary Science

Ian Abrahams

ISBN 10: 1847065031 / ISBN 13: 9781847065032

Editore: Bloomsbury Academic Nov 2010, 2010

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Neuware - A guide to the theory and practice of teaching minds-on practical work in secondary science. It considers the effectiveness of practical work and suggests that it is essentially a 'hands-on', rather than 'minds-on' activity. It is suitable for those on M-level secondary science PGCE programmes.

Codice articolo 9781847065032

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• Titolo: Practical Work in Secondary Science
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic Nov 2010
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1847065031
• ISBN 13: 9781847065032
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 252 L x 177 A x 17 P (millimetri) 252 millimetri di larghezza per 177 millimetri di altezza per 17 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 455 grammi

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Riassunto

Practical work is an essential feature of secondary science education. However, questions have been raised by some science educators about its effectiveness as a teaching and learning strategy. Whilst such an approach is generally effective in getting pupils to do things with objects and materials, it is seen as relatively ineffective in developing their conceptual understanding of the associated scientific ideas and concepts. Ian Abrahams argues that this is because it is practiced as a 'hands-on', rather than 'minds-on' activity.

Abrahams draws together theory and practice on effective teaching and learning in practical work in science - covering biology, chemistry and physics. He provides clear guidance to ensure that students are encouraged and supported to be 'minds-on' as well as a 'hands-on' so that they can make the most of this learning experience.

An invaluable text for inspiring aspiring and experienced secondary science professionals, especially for those on M-level secondary science PGCE programmes.

Informazioni sull?autore

Ian Abrahams is a Lecturer in Science Education at the University of York, UK, where he is Tutor on the Secondary Science PGCE and leads the MA in Science Education programme in the Department of Educational Studies.