Child-led enquiry in primary science
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Results found that CoSE engaged children with their science learning, and also developed confidence and oracy, however, teachers require more experience developing facilitation skills and in fitting science into a thematic teaching unit.Abstract:
This research describes and evaluates the application of a child-led approach to scientific enquiry (the Community of Scientific Enquiry, CoSE) to children aged 8–11 (Key Stage 2) in Northern Ireland. Primary teachers were introduced to CoSE at a workshop and asked to evaluate its implementation with their class. Results from children (n = 364) and teachers (n = 19) found that CoSE engaged children with their science learning, and also developed confidence and oracy. However, teachers require more experience developing facilitation skills and in fitting science into a thematic teaching unit.read more
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