Playful Science Investigations in Early Childhood
A Longitudinal Case Study
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Beschreibung
This book showcases a case study of the development of a generalist early childhood education (ECE) teacher into a confident and competent teacher of science in early childhood with support from a mentor. It argues that with guided mentoring, and later, timely support of a mentor as and when required, ECE teachers can deliver the curriculum, teach science by providing opportunities to explore and then build on children’s interest through intentionally planned activities, dialogue, and discourse.
It presents a comprehensive literature review and research design including theoretical frames and methodology. It includes a chapter on teacher development and discusses different approaches to science investigations practiced by the teacher in the case study. The book provides evidence of children’s science learning and presents the findings as response to research questions. It also includes a model of teaching as inquiry in the context of early childhood education.
This book showcases a case study of the development of a generalist early childhood education (ECE) teacher into a confident and competent teacher of science in early childhood with support from a mentor. It argues that with guided mentoring, and later, timely support of a mentor as and when required, ECE teachers can deliver the curriculum, teach science by providing opportunities to explore and then build on children’s interest through intentionally planned activities, dialogue, and discourse.
It presents a comprehensive literature review and research design including theoretical frames and methodology. It includes a chapter on teacher development and discusses different approaches to science investigations practiced by the teacher in the case study. The book provides evidence of children’s science learning and presents the findings as response to research questions. It also includes a model of teaching as inquiry in the context of early childhood education.
Provides a comprehensive account of the development of a novice ECE teacher to a competent ECE science teacher Presents a longitudinal case study with examples to illustrate concepts Suggests ideas for teachers of science investigations that have been successful for children’s learning in ECE
Autor*in
Azra Moeed
Themen in »Playful Science Investigations in Early Childhood«
Teaching science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Preschool science learning Exploration to make sense of the natural world in ECE Teacher professional development to teach science in ECE Research and teaching science in ECE Early science education Preschool science education Teaching and learning of science Development of a preschool science teacher Preschool science research Early science Making senses Early conceptual development