ERIC Number: EJ1125869
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
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Substantive Conceptual Development in Preschool Science: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions
Allen, Michael; Kambouri-Danos, Maria
Early Child Development and Care, v187 n2 p181-191 2017
There has been a dearth of published research exploring the scientific ideas that young children construct, particularly in prestigious periodicals in the science education genre. The current article discusses the reasons behind this lack of prominence, and suggests ways forward that may link work from the field of developmental psychology with the findings of educational research conducted with older children. A recent innovation, learning progressions, is offered as a potential theoretical basis for providing these links.
Descriptors: Young Children, Science Education, Preschool Education, Scientific Concepts, Misconceptions, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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