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Davies, D, Howe, A, Collier, C, Digby, R, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and McMahon, K (2019) Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7). 3rd ed. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9781138613058

Howe, A, Collier, C, McMahon, K, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and Davies, D (2017) Science 5-11: a guide for teachers. 3rd ed. Routledge, London. ISBN 9781138690578

Davies, D, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Collier, C, Digby, R, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2014) Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7). 2nd ed. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9780415825580

Davies, D, Collier, C, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2011) The primary science and technology encyclopaedia. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9780415478182

Richards, V, Howe, A, Richards, V and Howe, A (2011) Bridging the transition from primary to secondary school. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415575461

Davies, D, Towler, L, Scott, T, Collier, C, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2009) Science 5-11: a guide for teachers. 2nd ed. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415480468

Davies, D, Towler, L, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2005) Science 5-11: a guide for teachers. David Fulton, London. ISBN 9781843123194

Davies, D and Howe, A (2003) Teaching science and design and technology in the early years. David Fulton, London.

Davies, D, Ritchie, R and Howe, A (2001) Primary design and technology for the future: creativity, culture and citizenship in the curriculum. David Fulton, London. ISBN 1853467383

McMahon, K, Howe, A, Davies, D, Collier, C and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2016) 'Creative pedagogies in early years science: thematic planning and sustained scientific dialogues.' In: Lavonen, J, Juuti, K, Lampiselkä, J, Uitto, A and Hahl, K, eds. Electronic proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference - Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future. (co-ed.Esmé Glauert & Fani Stylianidou), Pt. 15 . University of Helsinki, Helsinki, pp. 2626-2638. ISBN 9789515115416

Davies, D, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Collier, C, Digby, R, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2016) 'Teacher assessment of science in English primary schools.' In: Lavonen, J, Juuti, K, Lampiselkä, J, Uitto, A and Hahl, K, eds. Electronic proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference - Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future. (co-ed. Jens Dolin & Per Kind) (Pt. 11). University of Helsinki, Helsinki, pp. 1577-1588. ISBN 9789515115416

Collier, C and McMahon, K (2014) 'A thematic approach to humans and animals in Early Years education.' In: Davies, D, Howe, A, Collier, C, Digby, R, Earle, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6155-1098 and McMahon, K, eds. Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7). 2nd ed. Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 125-144. ISBN 9780415825580

Davies, D and Howe, A (2013) 'Knowledge is a dangerous thing: curriculum and education.' In: Ward, S, ed. Education studies: a students guide. 3rd ed. Routledge, London, pp. 159-167. ISBN 9780415809689

Smith, H (2011) 'The emotional impact of transfer: what can be learned from early years practice.' In: Howe, A and Richards, V, eds. Bridging the transition from primary to secondary school. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9780415575461

Bianchi, J (2011) 'Becoming a global citizen: cultural strategies for community cohesion at Key Stage 2-3 transition.' In: Howe, A and Richards, V, eds. Bridging the transition from primary to secondary school. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415575461

Mortimore, T and Hutchings, M (2011) 'Managing learning: an ecological perspective on childhood.' In: Howe, A and Richards, V, eds. Bridging the transition from primary to secondary school. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415575478

Davies, D and McMahon, K (2011) 'Smoothing the trajectory: primary-secondary transfer issues in science education.' In: Howe, A and Richards, V, eds. Bridging the transition from primary to secondary school. David Fulton, Abingdon.

Davies, D and Howe, A (2007) 'Exploration, investigation and enquiry.' In: Moyles, J, ed. Beginning teaching - beginning learning. 3rd ed. Open University Press, Maidenhead, pp. 74-85.

Davies, D and Howe, A (2007) 'What does it mean to be creative?' In: Moyles, J, ed. Early years foundations: meeting the challenge. Open University Press, Maidenhead, pp. 224-237.

Howe, A (2006) 'Creativity and Science in the Foundation Stage.' In: Oliver, A, ed. Creative Teaching in Science. London: David Fulton, pp. 104-118. ISBN 1843122596

Davies, D and Howe, A (2005) 'Science and play.' In: Moyles, J, ed. Excellence of play. 2nd ed. Open University/McGraw Hill, London, pp. 154-169. ISBN 335217575

Davies, D, Fasciato, M, Rogers, M and Howe, A (2005) 'Supporting trainee primary teachers' understanding of teaching for creativity.' In: Benson, C, ed. Proceedings of fifth international primary design and technology conference: excellence through enjoyment. Centre for Research in Primary Technology at Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK, pp. 29-33.

Davies, D, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2004) 'Trainee primary teachers and creativity in the curriculum.' In: Burton, N, ed. Creativity beyond compliance: ATSE annual conference proceedings. Association for Science Education, Hatfield, UK. ISBN 9780863574023

Howe, A and McMahon, K (2003) 'Assessing young children's learning in science and D&T.' In: Davies, D and Howe, A, eds. Teaching science and design technology in the early years. David Fulton, London, pp. 51-69. ISBN 9781853468803

Black, P and Hughes, S (2003) 'Using narrative to support young children's learning in science and D&T.' In: Davies, D and Howe, A, eds. Teaching science and technology in the early years. David Fulton, London, pp. 38-50. ISBN 9781853468803

Davies, D and Howe, A (2003) 'Citizenship in early years science and technology education.' In: Piew Loo, S, ed. Increasing the relevance of science and technology education for all in the 21st century: proceedings of ICASE 2003 World Conference on Science and Technology Education, Penang, 7-10 April 2003. Seameo Recsam, Pulau Pinang, pp. 657-664.

Davies, D and Howe, A (2003) 'Unlocking creativity through technology education: the Young Designers on Location project.' In: Piew Loo, S, ed. Increasing the relevance of science and technology education for all in the 21st century: proceedings of ICASE 2003 World Conference on Science and Technology Education, Penang, 7-10 April 2003. Seameo Recsam, Pulau Pinang.

Ward, S and Davies, D (2003) 'Young children as scientists, designers and technologists.' In: Howe, A and Davies, D, eds. Teaching science, design and technology in the early years. David Fulton, London, pp. 10-24. ISBN 1853468800

Howe, A (2002) 'Visual Literacy Strategy - Why not?' In: Owen-Jackson, , ed. Teaching D&T in Secondary Schools. London. Routledge/ Falmer and OUP, pp. 140-152. ISBN 415260736

Davies, D. J, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, McMahon, K, Howe, A and Collier, C (2017) 'Development and exemplification of a model for Teacher Assessment in Primary Science.' International Journal of Science Education, 39 (14). pp. 1869-1890.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2015) 'Preparing science teachers for assessment without levels.' Science Teacher Education, 72 (Feb). pp. 9-16.

Davies, D, Jindal-Snape, D, Digby, R, Howe, A, Collier, C and Hay, P (2014) 'The roles and development needs of teachers to promote creativity: a systematic review of literature.' Teaching and Teacher Education, 41 (July). pp. 34-41.

Davies, D, Jindal-Snape, D, Collier, C, Digby, R, Hay, P and Howe, A (2013) 'Creative learning environments in education: a systematic literature review.' Thinking Skills and Creativity, 8 (April). pp. 80-91. Please click the title to check availability.

Davies, D, Jindal-Snape, D, Collier, C, Digby, R, Hay, P and Howe, A (2013) 'The impact of creative learning environments on learners: a systematic literature review.' Improving Schools, 16 (1). pp. 21-31.

Davies, D, Collier, C and Howe, A (2012) 'A matter of interpretation: developing primary pupils' enquiry skills using position-linked datalogging.' Research in Science & Technological Education, 30 (3). pp. 311-325.

Davies, D, Collier, C and Howe, A (2012) 'Assessing scientific and technological enquiry skills at age 11 using the e-scape system.' International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 22 (2). pp. 247-263.

Davies, D, Collier, C and Howe, A (2011) 'Why is the infant playground more polluted?' Primary Science, 118. pp. 10-13.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2010) 'E-scape assessment.' Primary Science, 115. pp. 18-21.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2008) 'Modelling dialogic teaching in primary science teacher education.' Science Teacher Education, 53 (Nov). pp. 12-16.

Davies, D, Haywood, S and Howe, A (2004) 'Building a creative ecosystem: the Young Designers on Location project.' International Journal of Art and Design Education, 23 (3). pp. 278-289.

Howe, A (2004) 'Science is creative.' Primary Science Review (81). pp. 14-16.

Davies, D, Ritchie, R and Howe, A (2002) 'Creativity, culture and citizenship in primary design and technology.' Journal of Design and Technology Education, 7 (1). pp. 26-28.

Howe, A (2017) What teachers need to know about their Y7 pupils – transition. In: Science Done Right, 11 March 2017, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.

McMahon, K, Howe, A, Davies, D, Collier, C and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2015) Creative pedagogies in early years science: thematic planning and sustained scientific dialogues. In: ESERA2015 : 11th Biannual Conference of the European Science Education Research Association, 31 August - 4 September 2015, Helsinki, Finland.

Davies, D, McMahon, K, Howe, A, Collier, C, Digby, R and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2015) Teacher assessment of science in English primary schools. In: ESERA2015 : 11th Biannual Conference of the European Science Education Research Association, 31 August - 4 September 2015, Helsinki, Finland.

Howe, A and Downes, G (2015) The role of online asynchronous discussion boards in developing reflective thought. In: BESA 11th Annual Conference, 25-26 June 2015, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales.

Howe, A and Collier, C (2014) Approaches to assessment of science in English primary schools. In: iSER 2014 World Conference, October 29 – November 2 2014, Cappadocia, Turkey.

Collier, C and Howe, A (2014) Approaches to teacher education in primary science likely to ensure pre-service teachers are equipped with adequate science subject knowledge. In: iSER 2014 World Conference, October 29 – November 2 2014, Cappadocia, Turkey.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2011) Primary science enquiry assessment using real-time e-portfolios: the e-scape project. In: Association for Science Education Annual Conference, 5 - 10 January 2011, University of Reading.

Howe, A (2010) Assessment of Trainee Teachers’ Subject Knowledge in Science: Developing an e-portfolio approach to formative assessment. In: International Confederation of Associations of Science Education Conference: Innovation in Science and Technology Education, 28 June - 2 July 2010, University of Tartu, Talinn, Estonia.

Davies, D, McMahon, K, Howe, A and Collier, C (2008) Modelling dialogic teaching in primary science teacher education. In: ASE BERA Science SIG Conference, 2-5 January 2008, Liverpool University, Liverpool.

Davies, D, Fasciato, M, Rogers, M and Howe, A (2004) How do trainee primary teachers understand creativity? In: First International Innovation Education (InnoEd) Conference, 16 - 18 June 2004, University of Leeds.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, McMahon, K, Collier, C, Howe, A and Davies, D (2017) The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) school self-evaluation tool [updated]. Primary Science Teaching Trust, Bristol.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, McMahon, K, Collier, C, Howe, A and Davies, D (2016) The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) school self-evaluation tool. Please click the title to check availability.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Davies, D, McMahon, K, Collier, C, Howe, A and Digby, R (2015) Introducing the TAPS pyramid model. Primary Science Teaching Trust, Primary Science Teaching Trust website.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2014) Approaches to Science assessment in English primary schools: interim findings from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2014) Approaches to Science assessment in English primary schools: teachers' summary. Please click the title to check availability.