Starting Science...Again?

Martin Braund lectures in the department of Educational Studies at the University of York.

′This book considers the basic issues of progression, continuity and transition from both the perspective of children and teachers, and then moves into discussing the strengths and limitations of different ways of tackling the problem. It provides a very realistic balance between presenting a range of practical approaches designed to smooth the transition as well as the research findings that underpin them. All this is done in an accessible way, being written in a very readable style with clear summaries and suggestions for reflection on the issues raised. It will appeal to not only trainee and practicing teachers in both phases but also to teacher educators and researchers...This is such an excellent book that I have only good things to say about it and can recommend it unreservedly′ - Science Teacher Education

• Introduction Progression and continuity in learning scienceMoving up - but do they always move on?Moving to the big school - Part 1: children′s voicesMoving to the big school - Part 2: Teachers′ voicesBridging the divide - Part 1 - Celia MooreBridging the divide - Part 2: bridging unitsBeyond BridgingIn the know. Using assessment and recording to improve transfer in scienceSharing PracticeBetter progression and continuity in science - implications for practice