Teaching for Understanding in Primary Science

Newton, L.D.

Abstract

Discusses what counts as understanding in primary school science (elementary school science) in the context of the United Kingdom's National Curriculum Order for Science. Considers the problems elementary school teachers face in pressing for understanding and suggests some ways to encourage teachers and enable them to support the construction of understanding. (SLD)

Citation

Newton, L. (2001). Teaching for Understanding in Primary Science. Evaluation and research in education, 15(3), 143-53

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2001
• Journal: Evaluation and Research in Education
• Print ISSN: 0950-0790
• Electronic ISSN: 1747-7514
• Publisher: Routledge
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 143-53
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1624176