self-study materials

National Centre for Initial Teacher Training
in Primary School Science

Developing Primary Teachers Science Knowledge

A bank of self-study materials

Developed and trialled by ITT institutions

focused on the requirements of the ITT science National Curriculum (DfEE Circular 4/98 Annex E)

self assessment is in the context of applying new knowledge in classroom situations.

Contents

Functioning of living organisms	Philip Stephenson
Ecosystems	Marcus Grace
Particle Theory	Frankie McKeon
Materials	Elaine Wilson
Energy	Helen Wilson
Forces	Graham Jarvis
Electricity	Helen Wilson
Magnets & magnetism	Vini Lander
Magnetism: Additional Self Assessment	Charly Ryan & Cynthia Ashcroft
Light & colour	Mike Farmer
Light	Helen Wilson
Sound	Rob Johnsey
The Earth and beyond	John Sharp
Fear of Flying: The Physics of Falling	Philip Stephenson

These materials have been specifically produced to support trainee teachers developing their own science subject knowledge and understanding. Each section refers directly to the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status relevant to science subject knowledge as defined in ‘Teaching: High Status, High Standards’ DfEE Circular 4/98 AnnexE.

It is strongly recommended that these materials are used in conjunction with other approaches to developing science subject knowledge and understanding; the materials simply provide a knowledge based framework upon which to build understanding.

This resource was produced by SCIcentre in collaboration with:

University College Chichester
Westminster College Oxford
Warwick University
University of Central England
Trinity & All Saints College Leeds
Southampton University
King Alfred’s College Westminster
Urban Learning Foundation

Acknowledgements

Formatting & layout: Amy Coltman, Penny Coltman and Ketta Williams

Website construction: Chac In Lam
Last updated:November 10, 2000