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1 online resource (263 pages) |
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Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education ; v. 55 |
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Contemporary trends and issues in science education ; v. 55.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- Part I: About Precursor Models -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- References -- Chapter 2: What Is a Precursor Model? -- 2.1 Preamble -- 2.2 Background: Institutional and Theoretical Contexts -- 2.3 Concept Construction -- 2.4 When the Researcher's Ignorance Becomes a Resource -- 2.5 In Search of an Approach to Guiding Pupils in Their Conceptual Learning and Modelling Approaches -- 2.6 An Example of a Precursor Model: Interaction as a Precursor of the Force Model -- 2.7 Precursor Models: Status, Function and Prospects -- 2.8 Assessment and Prospects -- References |
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Chapter 3: What Use Is a Precursor Model in Early Science Teaching and Learning? Didactic Perspectives -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 A Classification of Theoretical and Methodological Frameworks for Construction of the Physical World Between the Age of 4 and 8 -- 3.3 Precursor Models in the Conceptual Frameworks for a Socio-cognitive Approach -- 3.3.1 Representations -- 3.3.2 Objectives-Obstacles -- 3.3.3 Precursor Models -- 3.3.3.1 Model as a Concept in Science Education -- 3.3.3.2 Precursor Models in Early Childhood Education -- 3.3.4 Tutoring and Mediation -- 3.4 Discussion and Conclusion |
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4.4.4 Conceptual Conversations -- 4.4.4.1 Identifying Children's Previous Ideas -- 4.4.4.2 Concepts Clarification and Definition -- 4.4.4.3 Objects' Properties -- 4.4.5 Procedural Conversations -- 4.4.5.1 Solving Problems -- 4.4.5.2 Making Prediction and Hypothesis -- 4.4.5.3 Results Discussion -- 4.4.5.4 Construction Explanation Based on the Scientific Precursor Model -- 4.4.6 Conversations Related to Affective and Motivational Issues -- 4.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: Precursor Model and Preschool Science Learning About Shadows Formation -- 5.1 Introduction |
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5.1.1 Research on Shadow Formation with Pre-School Children -- 5.1.2 Definition of Precursor Model of the Phenomenon of Shadow Formation and Research Question -- 5.2 Methods -- 5.2.1 Description of the 2 Phases -- 5.2.1.1 Phase 1 -- 5.2.1.2 Phase 2 -- 5.2.2 Description of Each Step of Phases 1 and 2 -- 5.2.2.1 A Socio-cognitive Teaching Intervention on Shadow Formation -- 5.2.2.2 Pre-test and Post-test Protocol -- 5.2.2.3 Data Collection -- 5.3 Results -- 5.3.1 Data Analysis: Categorisation -- 5.3.2 Efficiency of the Teaching Intervention -- 5.3.3 Children Progress |
| Summary |
This edited volume provides an in-depth exploration of a theoretical framework supporting Early Childhood Science Education research and teaching best practices. Particularly by presenting the concept of the Precursor Model from an epistemological, psychological, and didactical point of view at Early Childhood Science Education. The book examines and discusses the nature of Precursor Models and their use for early science teaching and learning. It scrutinizes different aspects of the construction of such models applied in early childhood education settings and contexts. Several empirical studies are presented within diverse scientific domains, as well as in international educational contexts. By providing a vary of examples of precursor models it makes this book a great companion for teachers aiming to teach children to understand and reason about topics such as: floating and sinking; shadow formation; water state changes; air; clouds and rain; electricity; inheritance and selection; as well as variation within populations. Finally, this volume supports the development of science education from an early age by using the original framework of a precursor model to mediate teaching and learning science at school during early childhood |
| Bibliography |
References-Part II: Precursor Models in Research Practices-Chapter 4: Social Interaction in the Construction of a Floating and Sinking Precursor Model During Preschool Education-4.1 Introduction-4.2 Research Contributions on Flotation with Preschool Children-4.3 Methods-4.3.1 The Procedure-4.3.2 Data Collection-4.3.3 Data Analysis-4.4 Results-4.4.1 Children Initial Ideas-4.4.2 Scientific Floating and Sinking Precursor Model Characterization-4.4.2.1 Precursor Model for Flotation Based on Density-4.4.3 Social Interactions and Precursor Model Construction |
| Notes |
5.3.4 Evolution of Children's Explanations |
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| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)
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Ensenyament científic.
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Educació infantil.
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| Genre/Form |
Llibres electrònics.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Boilevin, Jean-Marie
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Delserieys, Alice
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Ravanis, Konstantinos
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| ISBN |
9783031081583 |
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3031081587 |
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