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Cavendish, Jill; Stopps, Bev; Ryan, Charly – Primary Science Review, 2006
Liberating and channelling the energy and enthusiasm of young children as they explore their world motivates teachers to reflect on their science-teaching practices. This was the claim the authors made at the start of an early-years science project funded by the Astra-Zeneca Science Teaching Trust. Their aims were to develop case studies of…
Descriptors: Science Projects, Student Motivation, Young Children, Teaching Methods
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McFall, Dawn; Macro, Chris – Primary Science Review, 2003
Most early years practitioners heed this advice--"Well planned play, both indoors and outdoors, is a key way in which young children learn with enjoyment and challenge (DFEE/QCA, 2000, P. 25)--and provide environments in which children can play. Sefton LEA wanted staff to provide opportunities for children to construct "places to…
Descriptors: Play, Student Participation, Learner Engagement, Learning Activities