Pedagogy
Inquiry vs direct instruction: a blog written by Professor Russell Tytler including a list of useful references.
Find out more about the 5E model: Rodger Bybee's (2014) reflections of the 5E instructional model and contemporary implications.
What is representation construction?: a blog that summarises the approach with useful links to other readings.
Identifying and monitoring progress of students' collaboration skills: research from ACER
Science and literacy: a link to a Victorian Department of Education and Training page Literacy Toolkit.
Re-imagining Science Education: a pivotal paper written by Professor Russell Tytler (2007) and published by ACER.
Strengthening Science Writing and Inquiry
Inquiry and Scientific Explanations
A teacher's perspective on changing pedagogy using Primary Connections
Minds-on, hands-on: Creating competent and confident teachers of science and literacy
Influencing Intended Teaching Practice
Implementation of science based on the 5E learning model
Simulating the Classroom in Initial Teacher Education
A new approach to primary science and to teacher professional learning
Contemporary research, girls and science
Focus on girls in STEM: a list of readings recommended by Deakin University researchers working on the Girls in STEM project.
Teachers as researchers
Focus on STEM research: Deakin University's Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Environmental Education Research Group (STEME). Find out how to get involved in projects and scroll down to view a video with key messages from Professor Russell Tytler.
Other
Just for fun: take a short quiz to check if you 'Could blitz Year 10 science'
Are you curious?: follow this link to view a range of Australian Academy of Science short, engaging articles and videos.