Practical Work in Secondary Science A Minds-On Approach
Practical Work in Secondary Science: A Minds-On Approach by Ian Abrahams, published by Bloomsbury Academic on January 20, 2011, offers a critical examination of practical work in secondary science education. This 160-page book addresses the effectiveness of hands-on activities in fostering conceptual understanding among students. Abrahams argues that while practical work engages students with materials, it often falls short in deepening their grasp of scientific concepts, advocating for a shift towards a ‘minds-on’ approach.
Readers will find a comprehensive discussion that integrates theory and practice across biology, chemistry, and physics. The text provides guidance aimed at enhancing teaching strategies, ensuring that students are not only engaged physically but also intellectually. This edition serves as a valuable resource for both aspiring and experienced secondary science educators, particularly those involved in M-level secondary science PGCE programs, emphasizing the importance of effective teaching methods in science and technology education.
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Practical work is an essential feature of secondary science education. However, questions have been raised by some science educators about its effectiveness as a teaching and learning strategy. Whilst such an approach is generally effective in getting pupils to do things with objects and materials, it is seen as relatively ineffective in developing their conceptual understanding of the associated scientific ideas and concepts. Ian Abrahams argues that this is because it is practiced as a ‘hands-on’, rather than ‘minds-on’ activity.
Abrahams draws together theory and practice on effective teaching and learning in practical work in science – covering biology, chemistry and physics. He provides clear guidance to ensure that students are encouraged and supported to be ‘minds-on’ as well as a ‘hands-on’ so that they can make the most of this learning experience.
An invaluable text for inspiring aspiring and experienced secondary science professionals, especially for those on M-level secondary science PGCE programmes.
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