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Inspiring science in the early years : exploring good practice / / edited by Di Stead and Lois Kelly



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Titolo: Inspiring science in the early years : exploring good practice / / edited by Di Stead and Lois Kelly Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Berkshire, England : , : Open University Press, , 2015
©2015
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (170 p.)
Disciplina: 507.8
Soggetto topico: Science - Experiments
Science - Study and teaching (Elementary)
Science - Study and teaching (Primary)
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Nota di contenuto: Cover page; Halftitle page; Title page; Copyright page; Praise for this book; Contents; List of figures and tables; Notes on contributors; The editors; The authors; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1 Is science import ant in the early years? Lois Kelly; Introduction; What is science?; Science in the early years; How young children construct meaning; Nurturing children's curiosity; Exploring good practice; References; 2 Developing budding scientists Kathleen Orlandi; Encouragement to explore and investigate; Uninterrupted thinking time; Access to the world beyond the classroom
Provision for untidinessConclusion; References; 3 The role of talk in developing scientific language in the early years; Introduction; How does the teacher help the child develop more precise language?; How does the teacher support a child to refine their under standing of scientific concepts?; How does the teacher ascertain the developing scientific under standing of young children in order to plan for next steps or potential lines of development?; How can the teacher encourage the children to record their own ideas in a meaningful way?; Case study: Humpty Dumpty and his wall
How can recounts develop scientific language?The plan-do-review of High/Scope; The use of stories and storytelling, including traditional and classic stories; The use of puppets in promoting exploratory talk; References; Resources; 4 Starting points to inspire science in the early years; Creating the right environment; Case study; Starting points in every day science; The power of stories; Conclusion; References; 5 How can continuous provision inspire early years science?; Introduction; What is continuous provision?; Continuous provision supporting science learning
Why is play so important in learning science?What does continuous provision for science learning look like?; Using areas of continuous provision to enhance early years science; Opportune moments; What is the role of the teacher/adult in enhancing science incontinuous provision?; Meaningful conver sations that support sustained shared thinking; How do the questions you ask help children with their sustained shared thinking?; Conclusion; References; 6 Inspiring early years science through role play; Introduction; What does role play offer?; The role of the adult in promoting scientific learning
ConclusionReferences; 7 Exploring toys and other resources to inspire science in the early years; Introduction; The purpose of resources; Using toys and other resources effect ively; Toys for under standing the world; Something to think about; Messing about in science with balls; Messing about with mud; Messing about with magnets; Conclusion; References; 8 Using technology to inspire science in early years; Introduction; Technological innovation and expectations with young children; Using technology to enhance early science skills
Taking the innovative leap: ensuring optimum use of technology to enhance early years science
Sommario/riassunto: Explores the science inherent in good early years practice and provides ideas for early years teachers and practitioners.
Titolo autorizzato: Inspiring science in the early years  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 0-335-26453-0
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910460683303321
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