Journal | Education 3-13 |
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Date | E-pub ahead of print - 1 Aug 2013 |
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Date | Published (current) - 2015 |
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Issue number | 5 |
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Volume | 43 |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-22 |
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Early online date | 1/08/13 |
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Original language | English |
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This research describes and evaluates the application of a child-led approach to scientific enquiry (the Community of Scientific Enquiry, CoSE) to children aged 8–11 (Key Stage 2) in Northern Ireland. Primary teachers were introduced to CoSE at a workshop and asked to evaluate its implementation with their class. Results from children (n = 364) and teachers (n = 19) found that CoSE engaged children with their science learning, and also developed confidence and oracy. However, teachers require more experience developing facilitation skills and in fitting science into a thematic teaching unit.