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Creating ‘science champions’ in teaching training
2014-08-06ANNE HUME and CATHY BUNTTING investigate the use of Content Representation (CoRe) design and the Science Learning Hub (SLH) to develop pre-service primary teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in science.
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Unlocking the idea of ‘capabilities’ in science
2014-07-25According to our curriculum, all students should become responsible, thoughtful citizens in society. The ‘science capabilities’ play a vital role in teaching and learning, writes ROSE HIPKINS.
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Resource banks a useful tool for science teachers
2014-07-15NZCER’s online resources for formative assessment have been upgraded.
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Play along if you feel like NoS is your truth
2014-07-13A Nature of Science investigation began with a song and a dance, writes EMMA McFADYEN.
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Dr Seuss, science teacher extraordinaire
2014-07-03The wonder of biology can be found in the most beloved of children’s books, writes MICHAEL DOYLE.
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Join the science education Twittersphere
2014-06-27Twitter has real benefits for science educators, writes RACHEL CHISNALL.
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Let the raisins dance!
2014-06-24Investigating ‘how raisins dance’ with new entrant students led to an interesting Nature of Science lesson, writes EMMA MCFADYEN.
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Party poppers make for a party of science
2014-06-16What does it mean to be a scientist? EMMA MCFADYEN investigates with her primary students and a pack of party poppers.
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Science teaching course wins award
2014-06-13Science course for practicing primary teachers boosts confidence.