Young children–how they experience the world, interact with each other, pose questions, and construct knowledge–form the basis for this insightful examination of early childhood science education. Eleanor Duckworth talks about children “having wonderful ideas,” and how constructivist education creates the context in which children can act on them. In the third edition, the authors have emphasized that children have wonderful ideas together, through collaboration. … More >>
The Young Child as Scientist: A Constructivist Approach to Early Childhood Science Education
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Educators and parents need practical information they can use now to help them best understand and support the gifted learners in their lives. Because of the unique social and emotional needs faced by gifted learners—not to mention the unique academic needs—teaching and parenting them can be as demanding as it is rewarding. These 36 articles provide much-needed help. They are a “best of” from the last seven years of the Gifted Education Communicator, the nat… More >>
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