Evidence-Based Strategies for Teaching Primary Science

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Introduction

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Set some learning goals

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Overview of the science curriculum

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Why is it important for students to engage effectively with the science curriculum?

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Recommendation 1. Preconceptions: build on the ideas that students bring to lessons

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Recommendation 2. Self-regulation: help students direct their own learning

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Recommendation 3. Modelling: use models to support understanding

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Recommendation 4. Memory: support students to retain and retrieve knowledge

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Recommendation 5. Practical work: use practical work purposefully and as part of a learning sequence

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Recommendation 6. Language of science: develop scientific vocabulary and support students to read and write about science

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Recommendation 7. Feedback: use structured feedback to move on students' thinking

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Cool lesson plans

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Reflection

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Taxonomy of learning

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Suggestions for collaboration

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