Progression in Understanding of Ecological Concepts by Pupils Aged 5 to 16
This CLIS report was intended to provide a longer term perspective on changes taking place in students’ understanding over the compulsory school years. The aim of the study was to inform teachers and curriculum designers about the ideas that students bring to and develop during their science lessons about ecology and to show…
The Development of Students’ Understanding of Physical Characteristics of Air, Across the Age Range 5-16 Years
This report was intended to provide a longer term perspective on changes taking place in students’ understanding over the compulsory school years. The topic of air was chosen on the basis both of its importance throughout school science and its accessibility to students across the entire school age range. Contents of the report Section…
Teaching Strategies to Develop Understanding in Science
The aim of the Children’s Learning in Science Project (CLIS) was to discover how to use a constructivist approach to teach selected topics, and translate this into materials which could be used by teachers. The approach Key stages in the teaching approach are: • Orientation – to focus attention • Elicitation…
A Constructivist View of Learning and Teaching in Science
The aim of the Children’s Learning in Science Project (CLIS) was to discover how to use a constructivist approach to teach selected topics, and translate this into materials which could be used by teachers. These are the key principles of the approach: • What is already in the learners mind matters • Individuals…