ERIC Number: EJ1235248
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Early Years Science in Action Turner and Williams
Turner, Nicola; Williams, Emma
Early Child Development and Care, v190 n1 p3-11 2020
This paper examines where science fits within the early years foundation stage developmental framework and aims to create an understanding of common science practice within the early years, with particular focus on practice at Balham Nursery School and Children's Centre. Within the paper both theory and a range of practical examples are considered, with an examination of child initiated science activities that are extended further through adult interaction and exploration of the roles of both the environment and adults in supporting scientific enquiry. The Characteristics of Effective Learning are considered with regard to the skills children need to develop in order to both formulate and answer their own questions taking a scientific approach. Final reflections discuss what an early years learning community may potentially wish to focus on to further develop scientific concepts within a play-based setting.
Descriptors: Science Education, Play, Preschool Education, Science Activities, Learning Activities, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Memory, Metacognition, Thinking Skills, Science Process Skills, Knowledge Level, Student Developed Materials, Preschools, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (London)
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