The Role of Curricular Resources in Mediating Primary Science Teaching and Learning

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Aik-Ling Tan is Associate Professor and Deputy Head (Teaching & Curriculum Matters) in the Natural Sciences and Science Education Department, National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Jina Chang is Assistant Professor in the Natural Sciences and Science Education Department, National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Tan Ying Chin is Master Specialist in General Science, Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education of Singapore.

Yew Jin Lee is Associate Professor in the Natural Sciences and Science Education Department, National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Poh Hiang Tan is Master Teacher for Primary Science, Academy of Singapore Teachers, Ministry of Education of Singapore.

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****Part I Understanding primary science curriculum and teaching 1 Introduction to Primary Science Learning 2 Vygotsky and Primary Science Learning 3 Primary Science Curriculum Design 4 Research Context and Analytical Methods Part II Primary science learning in action 5 Creating and Supporting ZPDs through Epistemic Scaffolding System for Science Practices 6 Role of Language in Transforming Spontaneous Ideas to Scientific Concepts 7 Creating and Supporting ZPD through Procedural and Conceptual Scaffolding in Science Practices 8 Using Pupils' Intellectual Risk-Taking to Create Epistemic ZPDs 9 Scaffolding for Raising, Maintaining and Reducing Epistemic Uncertainty 10 Multilayer Mediations: Designing Investigations as Science Practices for Primary School Pupils 11Technology as Cultural Artefacts to Support Collaborative Learning in Primary Science Learning 12 Concluding Chapter: The Way Forward for Primary Science Learning