Title
Teaching primary science: trial-teacher feedback on the implementation of PrimaryConnections and the 5E model
Document Type
Other
Publication details
Skamp, KR 2012, Teaching primary science: trial-teacher feedback on the implementation of PrimaryConnections and the 5E model, Australian Academy of Science, Canberra, ACT. ISBN: 9780858473317
Abstract
This report (Teaching primary science: Trial-teacher feedback on the implementation of PrimaryConnections and the 5E model) is a detailed study of the implementation of trial PrimaryConnections curriculum units in Australian schools—in particular, the use of the 5E learning cycle that forms the core of PrimaryConnections. It is based on extensive written feedback over more than six years from teachers who have trialled the PrimaryConnections units. The detailed and extensive findings from these data will inform policy decisions that underpin future professional-learning initiatives and the development of curriculum-support materials associated with the effective implementation of the units and the enhanced 5E learning cycle. The findings will also be valuable for teachers, professional learning providers and curriculum developers.