Teaching Primary Science with Pupils' Experiences in Mind. A Case Study in Kenya

The study of classroom interaction is a major aspect of educational research. It is rooted in the belief that if we are to understand the work of schools, and to improve or change their role, then above all, we have to understand what goes on in classrooms. That, after all, is where the real business of education is supposed to take place… This study, examines some aspects in school primary science classrooms: the study of teaching styles and the effect of infusing common experiences in science lessons