| Description |
xxviii, 420 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
PART 1. Theory and inquiry:1. The process of inquiry into math, science, and technology -- 2. The thinking of the young child -- 3. Socially shared learning -- 4. Learning to look, listen, and respond -- 5. Exploring -- 6. Identifying materials and processes -- 7. Classifying, comparing, and contrasting -- 8. Hypothesizing and generalizing -- 9. Communicating results -- 10. Number sense in math -- 11. Technology in the classroom -- 12. Approaches to curriculum -- 13. Environments -- PART 2. Inquiry curriculum: 14. Exploring basic math and number sense -- 15. Exploring math in shape, space, and time -- 16. Exploring physical science -- 17. Exploring earth science -- 18. Exploring life science : plants -- 19. Exploring life science : animals -- 20. Inquiry as an approach to life -- Appendices: A. National standards -- B. Technology -- C. Materials and recipes for preparing math and science experiences -- Glossary |
| Summary |
Gives students in-depth knowledge of how young children aged three to six years learn according to theories of Piaget, Vygotsky and social constructivist learning. This text also teaches students how they can introduce an array of available technology to enhance inquiry in the classroom & expand curricula for teaching in pre-school/kindergarten |
| Notes |
420p |
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Includes bibliographic references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English |
| Subject |
Education -- Curricula -- United States.
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Preschool) -- United States.
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Science -- Study and teaching (Preschool) -- United States.
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Technology -- Study and teaching (Preschool) -- United States.
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Curriculum planning -- United States.
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| Author |
Buckleitner, Warren.
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| LC no. |
2004017299 |
| ISBN |
1401833594 |
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9781401833596 |
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