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ERIC Number: EJ552758
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
Emergent Theories: Towards Signs of Early Science.
Watts, Mike
Early Child Development and Care, v130 p59-73 Mar 1997
Examines science education in the United Kingdom for young children with special needs in science, and the theoretical underpinnings to children's early scientific experiences. Discusses methods of identifying young children with scientific aptitude. Examines use of children's early descriptions and explanations as emergent theorizing and use of emergent theorizing to guide diagnosis of early scientific ability. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Gifted, National Curriculum, Preschool Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Theories, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Ability; United Kingdom