Overview

Dominant theories about primary science contend that knowledge is the key. Ovens challenges this view, showing through case studies that inquiry and reflection play a significant part in the learning process. This applies to pupils, teachers and teacher educators. Taking curiosity as a pre-condition for good learning, Ovens shows that it is possible to increase the desire to learn more and to learn better, to improve confidence in the ability to inquire, to imbue pupils with the courage to seek improvement, to place trust in collaborative processes, to raise awareness of significant detail and to encourage open-mindedness.

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Author:   Peter Ovens ,  Peter Ovens
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge Falmer
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780750708623

ISBN 10:   075070862
Pages:   238
Publication Date:   23 September 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Stories of Teacher Development 3. Individual Characteristics of Development 4. Common Characteristics of Development 5. Describing, Enabling and Assessing Professional Development 6. Personal Professional Development Through Action Research

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