Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)
By Alan Howe, Christopher Collier, Dan Davies, Kendra McMahon, Rebecca Digby, Sarah Earle | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates young children’s amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific, designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing to all aspects of their learning.
By identifying the scientific and design-related concepts, skills and activities being developed, the book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic observations of young children and plan for how they can help move them forward in their learning. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and features:
Six new chapters providing practical advice and examples for enhancing scientific and technological learning through thematic approaches
- a new chapter focusing on the outdoor learning environment and how this can support science and technology
- new case studies of successful early years practice, alongside examples of practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting children’s learning stories,
- guidance on the role of talk, narrative, documentation and planning in relation to early years science and technology
Based on the latest research and the first hand experience, this practical and accessible book is essential reading for early years and primary students on undergraduate and Masters level courses.
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Editions of Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317694472
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317694489
Read an Excerpt
Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates young children’s amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific, designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing to all aspects of their learning.
By identifying the scientific and design-related concepts, skills and activities being developed, the book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic observations of young children and plan for how they can help move them forward in their learning. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and features:
Six new chapters providing practical advice and examples for enhancing scientific and technological learning through thematic approaches
- a new chapter focusing on the outdoor learning environment and how this can support science and technology
- new case studies of successful early years practice, alongside examples of practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting children’s learning stories,
- guidance on the role of talk, narrative, documentation and planning in relation to early years science and technology
Based on the latest research and the first hand experience, this practical and accessible book is essential reading for early years and primary students on undergraduate and Masters level courses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7) about?
Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates young children’s amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific, designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing to all aspects of their learning.
By identifying the scientific and design-related concepts, skills and activities being developed, the book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic observations of young children and plan for how they can help move them forward in their learning. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and features:
Six new chapters providing practical advice and examples for enhancing scientific and technological learning through thematic approaches
- a new chapter focusing on the outdoor learning environment and how this can support science and technology
- new case studies of successful early years practice, alongside examples of practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting children’s learning stories,
- guidance on the role of talk, narrative, documentation and planning in relation to early years science and technology
Based on the latest research and the first hand experience, this practical and accessible book is essential reading for early years and primary students on undergraduate and Masters level courses.
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What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Pre-school and kindergarten
Where can I read a sample of Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317694472
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)?
Alan Howe, Christopher Collier, Dan Davies, Kendra McMahon, Rebecca Digby, Sarah Earle
Who is the Publisher of the book Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7)?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7) is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317694472) and pdf(ISBN 9781317694489)