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ERIC Number: EJ258415
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jan
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Philosophical Bases for Science and Mathematics in Early Childhood Education.
Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski
School Science and Mathematics, v82 n1 p2-10 Jan 1982
Early childhood education today is seen as multifaceted, with its philosophical roots involving three major views: (1) Behaviorist-Environmentalist; (2) Maturationist; and (3) Comprehensive-Interactionist. How these views translate into educational practice is detailed. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Philosophy, Preschool Education, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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