Teaching Science Creatively

by Dan Davies, Deb McGregor

Overview

How can you unlock your own creativity to help children learn science creatively?

How do you bring the world of ‘real science’ into the classroom?

Where does science fit in a creative curriculum?

This second edition of Teaching Science Creatively has been fully updated to reflect new research, initiatives and developments in the field. It offers innovative starting points to enhance your teaching and highlights curiosity, observation, exploration and enquiry as central components of children’s creative learning in science.

Illustrated throughout with examples from the classroom and beyond, the book explores how creative teaching can harness children’s sense of wonder about the world around them. With easily accessible chapters, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the core elements of creative science learning, supporting both teacher and child in developing scientific concepts and skills.

The book explores key issues such as:

• the links between scientific and creative processes
• how to teach creatively, and for creativity
• the role of play in early scientific learning
• developing scientific understanding through drama (new)
• using the outdoors in science
• how theories of learning relate to children’s creative development
• teaching science topics in innovative and creative ways – games, drama, role play, puppets, mini-safaris and welly walks!

Stimulating and accessible, with contemporary and cutting-edge practice at the forefront, Teaching Science Creatively introduces fresh ideas to support and motivate both new and experienced primary teachers. It is an essential purchase for any professional who wishes to incorporate creative approaches to teaching science in their classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317437581
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/05/2016
Series:	Learning to Teach in the Primary School Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	212
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Dan Davies is Dean of Cardiff School of Education, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.

Deb McGregor is Professor of Education in the School of Education, Oxford Brookes University, UK.

Table of Contents

1. Science and Creativity 2. Teaching Creatively and for Creativity 3. Teaching Science Creatively in the Early Years 4. Being Creative with the Curriculum 5. Creative Exploration – Ian Milne and Teresa Cremin 6. Working Scientifically Together 7. Developing Scientific Understanding Creatively through Drama 8. Using Language Creatively in Science 9. Using New Technologies Creatively in Science 10. Using the Outdoors Creatively in Science 11. The Wider Role of the Creative Primary Science Teacher

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'A very timely publication...to inspire students to try creative approaches. Thorough discussion of different aspects of creativity; readable for students; and lots of examples of classroom practice that students can relate to.' – Sharon Harris, Senior Lecturer Primary Science, University of Brighton, UK

‘With dialogic teaching and collaborative activity firmly at its core, Teaching Science Creatively conveys the essence of creativity in science and how the excitement and sense of awe and wonder generated through it can be captured and put to good use. Dan Davies’ passion and enthusiasm is evident throughout this book, an essential purchase for all working in the primary sector and enrolled on courses of initial teacher training.’ Professor John G. Sharp, Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK

'Undoubtedly a comprehensive review of all things creative in primary science. Dan Davies provides both theoretical and practical support to teachers and students looking to learn about the key issues associated with adopting a creative approach to teaching creatively and for creativity. A text for all seasons – to inspire, to question and to kick-start one’s own creative explorations in science teaching.' - Dr Lynne Bianchi, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Science Education, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Editorial Reviews

"It can be challenging to teach science effectively and enthusiastically within the constraints of a primary school classroom, but help is at hand with the second edition of this informative book. It has been fully updated to reflect new research, initiatives and developments in the field and offers innovative starting points to enhance teaching. It helps teachers to harness children's natural curiosity, observation, exploration and enquiry, to give them a fuller understanding of science." - Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch

From the Publisher