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The Impact Of Student Created Slowmation On The Teaching And Learning Of Primary Science, Jeffrey Brown
The Impact Of Student Created Slowmation On The Teaching And Learning Of Primary Science, Jeffrey Brown
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Current research indicates that although innovations in science teaching are having a positive impact on science education in many Australian schools, national and international assessments show that student achievement is not improving (Hackling & Prain, 2008; Thomson, Wernet, Underwood, & Nicholas, 2008). Furthermore, there is little or no increase in the number of students choosing science as a post-compulsory study option or as a career path. There remains a need to further develop innovative teaching methods that promote the development of students‟ scientific literacy, engenders a joy of science learning through student engagement and encourages a desire to pursue further …