To WOW or not to WOW?
Issue 159 | Page 5 | Published Sep 2019
Description
Tom Pringle (aka Dr Bunhead) explores the use and abuse of 'wow' in the classroom and suggests why using the wow is not as straightforward as it may seem.
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Danielle Hearne from the Zoological Society of London finds the wow in the simplest activities.
David explores how moments of awe and wonder can provide opportunities for real science learning.
Alison and Sue discuss the possible pitfalls of some commonly used wow moments and offer suggestions for how to ensure that they support learning...