Full of practical teaching ideas for engaging learners and making lessons more exciting, this text highlights the ways in which STEM subjects can be taught together.
Whether it is in the National Curriculum or the Teachers' Standards, promotion of children's curiosity is highlighted as a key part of effective teaching. Curiosity has the potential to enhance learning in all curriculum subjects but it has a special connection with scientific thinking. A curious approach can open up learning in science, computing, design technology and mathematics. This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity in their classroom. Full of practical teaching ideas for engaging learners and making lessons more exciting, it highlights the ways in which STEM subjects can be taught together.
Coverage includes:
- the place of curiosity in subject teaching
- how curiosity contributes to a learner's overall capability
- examples of curiosity in primary STEM classes
- case studies which exemplify curiosity.
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| About the authors |
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| About this book |
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2 Curious learners in primary mathematics |
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3 Ways to enhance curiosity in primary mathematics |
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4 Curious learners in primary science |
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5 Ways to enhance curiosity in primary science |
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6 Curious learners in primary computing |
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7 Ways to enhance curiosity in primary computing |
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8 Curiosity in primary design and technology |
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9 Ways to enhance curiosity in primary design and technology |
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10 Harnessing curiosity across a whole school |
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| References and bibliography |
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Alison Borthwick is an international education adviser. She has worked with many different organisations, universities and professional associations both in the UK and abroad. Her portfolio is underpinned by her experience as a teacher, leader, trainer and researcher. An experienced education consultant Alison has written numerous books and papers for teachers.
