Big Science for Growing Minds: Constructivist Classrooms for Young Thinkers (Early Childhood Education) (Early Childhood Education (Teacher's College Pr))
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (788 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807751952 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Big Science for Groeing Minds" according to Diane E. Craig. A great book for several science projects just right for young children in a constructivist classroom. Will use this book for the curriculum class.. Four Stars Amazon Customer Short, concise chapters.
''A wonderful exploration of constructivist science teachinga much-needed book that provides valuable theoretical and practical information for all science educators.'' --NSTA Recommends''The author shows teachers how to put constructivist principles into actions in challenging learning experiencesthis book offers an innovative approach for teachers who are serious about helping children cultivate knowledge about their world through science.'' --Young Children''An outstanding guide that makes a strong case for the importance of science education in the early gradesthe author does a wonderful job of placing constructivism in the current age of standardized testing and little time for science instruction.'' --Connect''The author shows teachers how to put constructivist principles into actions in challenging learning experiencesthis book offers an innovative approach for teachers who are serious about helping children cultivate knowledge about their world through science.'' --Young Children''An outstanding guide that makes a strong case for the importance of science education in the early gradesthe author does a wonderful job of placing constructivism in the current age of standardized testing and little time for science instruction.'' --Connect
Jacqueline Grennon Brooks is professor of science education in the Department of Teaching, Literacy and Leadership at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York
* Includes guidance for adopting approaches and instructional strategies consistent with NSTA, NSES, and NAEYC guidelines.Contents: Part 1--Science in Early Childhood: Young Scientists with Growing Ideas * A Constructivist View of Learning * Learning to Care and Caring to Learn * Part 2--Landscapes of Learning Science * Science as Disciplined Wonder * Science Learning Within Family, Community, and Nature * Science of Learning * Liberty and Science for All * Negotiating the Science Curriculum * Part 3--From Unifying Science Concepts to Curriculum Unifying Science Concepts Unifying Concepts: The Physical Environment Unifying Concepts: The Living Environment * Part 4--From Curriculum