Taking Children's Ideas Seriously--Influences and Trends.

Harlen, Wynne

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Publication Date: 2001

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Taking Children's Ideas Seriously--Influences and Trends.

Harlen, Wynne

Primary Science Review, n67 p14-17 Mar-Apr 2001

Explains studies on the idea of taking children's ideas seriously and when and how this notion took place in the curriculum. Describes the common characteristic of children's ideas and discusses what teachers should do with these ideas. (YDS)

Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Misconceptions, Science Education

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Language: English

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