Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS Series)

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

ISBN 10: 1844452786 / ISBN 13: 9781844452781

Published by Learning Matters, 2009

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Achieving QTS Series)
• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844452786
• ISBN 13: 9781844452781
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Used; Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A secure knowledge of primary science is essential for the trainee teacher. Clear subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. Written to help trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science, this fourth edition has been completely revised and updated. The text is structured around the current curriculum and incorporates the Primary National Strategy. All content is linked to the 2007 QTS Standards and new links are made to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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.

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.

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

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