Terry Russell, Linda McGuigan

Exploring Science with Young Children

A Developmental Perspective

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book supports practitioners to understand science in the early years curriculum (i.e. understanding the world) and how best to nurture key scientific skills in order to form a firm base for learning for young children aged 3-7.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 250mm x 175mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 549g
• ISBN-13: 9781473912502
• ISBN-10: 1473912504
• Artikelnr.: 41960205

Autorenporträt

Terry Russell is emeritus professor at the University of Liverpool. He is a psychologist by background and training with a special interest in cognitive development as applied to the learning of science at all ages, but especially the younger age range. He taught in primary and secondary special needs schools and worked as an educational psychologist before finding opportunities into move into research. He has worked in Southeast Asia and Africa and at King's College, London and directed the Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology at the University of Liverpool for over twenty years. He has directed national and international projects and published extensively. This book reflects his commitment to evidence-based activity that improves teachers' and pupils' educational experiences, where theory informs practice through practical and accessible applications.

Inhaltsangabe

CHAPTER 1: Introduction
CHAPTER 2: The Nature of Early Years Science
CHAPTER 3: Finding Out Children¿s Ideas
CHAPTER 4: Developing Conceptual Understanding in Science
CHAPTER 5: Working Scientifically and Developing Science Inquiry Skills
CHAPTER 6: Encouraging the Expression of Ideas
CHAPTER 7: The Uses of Technology to Support Learning
CHAPTER 8: Planning, Assessment and Record Keeping