STIPPS-The Implementation of the Scientific Thinking in (Pre) Primary Schools settings

	Aims



	Create a theoretically grounded model of how children learn science in nursery and primary school settings based on the expertise of partners and by accessing wider literatures. Identify the requisite skill sets that children and teachers require to utilise the model in their educational context to maximise educational impact of science teaching. Create materials that illustrate how the skill sets can be developed during nursery and primary education in a progressive and coherent manner. Illustrate good practice in science education and disseminate it to teachers. Engage teachers in knowledge transfer process (international workshops, presentations, literatures and continuing professional development materials delivered via ICT) to facilitate the actioning of effective science education pedagogies (based on the theoretical model) into their professional practice.

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