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This is a super book which will be useful for practitioners working with children in the Early Years, but also useful for Primary teachers and science co-ordinators looking to develop their understanding of how science can be explored with young children.
This is a book for professional teachers. Targeted at teachers and educators concerned with teaching children from 3-7 years old, it takes a research driven reflective approach that integrates the authors’ strong philosophy about teaching and learning with concrete examples from their extensive experience as educators. Russell and McGuigan reward those teachers and practitioners who wish to reflect deeply about their work with young learners with a fulfilling goal of seeing achievement from a wholly professional perspective…
It is clear that the authors have a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field and although the territory has been covered by many such texts over the years, the book presents key theories, approaches and advice in a readable an up-to-date way.
A text that could prove itself to be very useful to anyone concerned with the exploration and development of the science understandings of young people (age range: 3–7 years). The information provided, combines current theory with practice and is based on up-to date research and the authors’ extensive background knowledge and experience. It would be an excellent addition to the library of anyone concerned with the science education of children in the early years.
A very theory based book - from the title, I was hoping for a text which offered students ideas of activities to introduce science based theory to young children, with rationale and further learning opportunities which could be explored in the child education setting or at home.
I really like the Pause for Thought and Background Science sections as this allows students who are less confident in their science ability to have focus points for discussion or to mull over.
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