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Exploring Elementary Science Teaching and Learning in Canada

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Editors:
  1. Christine D. Tippett

    1. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

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  2. Todd M. Milford

    1. University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada

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  • Focuses on teaching and learning science at the elementary level
  • Describes science education research in Canada from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7
  • Offers a Canadian perspective on themes of global interest in science education research

Part of the book series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education (CTISE, volume 53)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Providing a Space for Canadian Science Education Research

    • Christine D. Tippett, Todd M. Milford
    Pages 1-7

  3. Changes in Discourse Patterns During Scientific Inquiry: A Co-teaching Model for Teacher Professional Learning

    • Carol A. B. Rees
    Pages 9-28

  4. Adopting Universal Design for Learning as a Means to Foster Inclusive Science Teaching and Learning

    • Karen Goodnough, Saiqa Azam, Patrick Wells
    Pages 29-46

  5. Science in the Spotlight: What Are Monsters Made of? (A Performative Inquiry)

    • Lynn Fels, Karen Meyer
    Pages 47-71

  6. Teaching the Engineering Design Process: Preservice Teachers’ Professional Development in a Community of Practice

    • Dawn L. Sutherland
    Pages 73-87

  7. Is This a Course About Science? Tensions and Challenges with Engaging Preservice Elementary and Middle Years Teachers in Science Learning

    • Tim Molnar
    Pages 89-105

  8. Professional Learning Using a Blended-Learning Approach with Elementary Teachers Who Teach Science: An Exploration of Processes and Outcomes

    • Xavier Fazio, Kamini Jaipal-Jamani
    Pages 107-127

  9. Expanding Vision II of Scientific Literacy with an Indigenous Hawaiian Perspective

    • Poh Tan
    Pages 129-145

  10. Using Bee-Bots® in Early Learning STEM: An Analysis of Resources

    • G. Michael Bowen, Eva Knoll, Amy M. Willison
    Pages 147-165

  11. Connecting Children to Nature Through Scientific Inquiry: The Impact on Children’s Well-Being

    • Michael W. Link
    Pages 167-186

  12. Using Wearable GPS Technology to Explore Children’s Authentic Interest in Nature

    • Jesse Jewell, Todd M. Milford, Christine D. Tippett
    Pages 187-208

  13. Nature Is Our Classroom: Place-Conscious Pedagogy and Elementary Science Education

    • Sharon Pelech, Darron Kelly
    Pages 209-229

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 231-234
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About this book

This edited volume showcases current science education research in Canada, from pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7, conducted in Canada by a diverse group of researchers from across the country. We draw on the themes that emerged from our previous book, Science Education in Canada: Consistencies, Commonalities, and Distinctions, to guide the structure of this book on elementary science education research. In particular, chapters on science teacher preparation; Indigenous perspectives; environmental education; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE) reflect a Canadian perspective. However, these themes are of global interest and authors include ideas for how science education research in Canada might be used by academics and researchers in other countries. 


This book builds a cohesive picture of current elementary science education research in Canada, highlighting themes that will resonate with international readers. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

    Christine D. Tippett

  • University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada

    Todd M. Milford

About the editors

Christine D. Tippett, B.A.Sc. (University of British Columbia), B.Ed. (University of Victoria), M.A. (University of Victoria), and Ph.D. (University of Victoria), is an associate professor of science education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. She was an engineer before she obtained her teaching degree, which influences her ways of thinking about science education. Her research interests include visual representations, science education for all students, and professional development for science educators (pre-service, in-service, and informal). Current projects focus on pre-service science teachers’ images of engineers, early childhood STEM education, and assessment of representational competence. Dr. Tippett co-edited the book Science Education in Canada, which was published by Springer in 2019.



Todd M. Milford, B.Sc. (University of Victoria), B.Ed. (University of Victoria), Dip SpecEd (University of British Columbia), M.Ed. (University of Victoria), and Ph.D. (University of Victoria), is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria. He has science and special education classroom teaching experience as well as in the online environment. He has been teaching at the postsecondary level since 2005 primarily in the areas of science education, mathematics education, and classroom assessment. His research has been and continues to be varied; however, the constant theme is using data and data analysis to help teachers and students in the classroom. Dr. Milford co-edited the book Science Education in Canada, which was published by Springer in 2019.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Exploring Elementary Science Teaching and Learning in Canada

  • Editors: Christine D. Tippett, Todd M. Milford

  • Series Title: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23936-6

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-23935-9Published: 04 April 2023

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-23938-0Published: 05 April 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-23936-6Published: 01 April 2023

  • Series ISSN: 1878-0482

  • Series E-ISSN: 1878-0784

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 234

  • Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations, 24 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Science Education, Curriculum Studies, Teaching and Teacher Education, Educational Policy and Politics

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