Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• evaluate and advance science subject knowledge

• reflect upon some key scientific concepts and skills relevant to children’s learning in the primary years

• consider what can make science difficult or easy to learn, and explore some common misconceptions about science and how they can be addressed

• reflect upon the importance of promoting positive attitudes to science and making children’s science learning meaningful, relevant and engaging

• use and evaluate some different approaches to teaching science, such as those involving concept maps and modelling.