Embedding Steam In Early Childhood Education And Care

Author : Caroline Cohrssen,Susanne Garvis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030656249

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Embedding STEAM in Early Childhood Education and Care by Caroline Cohrssen,Susanne Garvis Pdf

This book approaches STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) in early childhood education from multiple angles. It focuses on the teaching and learning of children from two years of age to the early years of school. Proponents of STEAM describe how it can create opportunities for children to learn creatively, and various chapter authors make strong connections between discipline areas within the context of an informal curriculum. Others advocate for an integrated STEM, rather than STEAM, approach. With a light touch on theory and a focus on how to embed STE(A)M in an integrated early childhood curriculum, the editors and contributors examine the STEAM versus STEM question from multiple angles. The chapters provide helpful frameworks for parents, teachers and higher education institutions, and make practical suggestions of ways to support young children’s inquiry learning. Drawing on pedagogy and research from around the world, this book will be of interest to scholars of STEAM education, early childhood educators, students of early childhood education and parents of young children.

Author : Weipeng Yang,Sarika Kewalramani,Jyoti Senthil
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781003824404

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in the Early Years by Weipeng Yang,Sarika Kewalramani,Jyoti Senthil Pdf

This book provides a fresh perspective on recent debates around integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education in early childhood. The book offers inspiration and practical advice for educators and researchers. It suggests concrete ways to engage young children in STEAM learning activities and promote their development. With contributions from international experts, the book discusses how to develop age-appropriate STEAM learning activities for young children. Divided into four parts, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the perceptions and practices of STEAM education among early childhood teachers in different countries, the use of new pedagogies and technologies to promote equitable and accessible STEAM education, the role of teacher education and policy in reducing inequality in STEAM education, and how early STEAM education can promote social change and achieve sustainable development goals. The book highlights the importance of STEAM education in providing young children with the necessary skills to create a more sustainable and equitable world. Overall, this book provides an important contribution to help critique and improve how early childhood educators view and practice STEAM education across cultures. It proposes ideas for achieving sustainable development goals through high-quality early STEAM education. The book appeals to early childhood educators and researchers, as it draws on cross-cultural viewpoints to critically examine how teachers understand and implement STEAM education across different cultures along with exploring how cultural values and goals shape early STEAM education.

Author : Stamatios Papadakis,Michail Kalogiannakis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811905681

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STEM, Robotics, Mobile Apps in Early Childhood and Primary Education by Stamatios Papadakis,Michail Kalogiannakis Pdf

This book brings together a collection of work from around the world in order to consider effective STEM, robotics, mobile apps education from a range of perspectives. It presents valuable perspectives—both practical and theoretical—that enrich the current STEM, robotics, mobile apps education agenda. As such, the book makes a substantial contribution to the literature and outlines the key challenges in research, policy, and practice for STEM education, from early childhood through to the first school age education. The audience for the book includes college students, teachers of young children, college and university faculty, and professionals from fields other than education who are unified by their commitment to the care and education of young children.

Author : Julie Davis,Sue Elliott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781009488358

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Young Children and the Environment by Julie Davis,Sue Elliott Pdf

Young Children and the Environment is a practical, future-oriented resource that explores how early childhood educators can work with children, their families and wider community to tackle issues of sustainability. Now in its third edition, this seminal text covers Early Childhood Education for Sustainability, as well as the science of sustainability, public health, children's wellbeing, ethics and a broad range of environmental management topics. 'Stories from the Field' present practical ideas for early childhood educators to support their own learning and teaching in sustainability, and international case studies provide examples of how sustainability is taught to young children across the globe. Young Children and the Environment is a call to action for those who work with children to put in place practices for a sustainable future. This book is a vital resource for students and practitioners looking for guidance on how to implement change for the future of children and the environment.

Author : Bers, Marina
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799873105

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Teaching Computational Thinking and Coding to Young Children by Bers, Marina Pdf

Computational thinking is a lifelong skill important for succeeding in careers and life. Students especially need to acquire this skill while in school as it can assist with solving a number of complex problems that arise later in life. Therefore, the importance of teaching computational thinking and coding in early education is paramount for fostering problem-solving and creativity. Teaching Computational Thinking and Coding to Young Children discusses the importance of teaching computational thinking and coding in early education. The book focuses on interdisciplinary connections between computational thinking and other areas of study, assessment methods for computational thinking, and different contexts in which computational thinking plays out. Covering topics such as programming, computational thinking assessment, computational expression, and coding, this book is essential for elementary and middle school teachers, early childhood educators, administrators, instructional designers, curricula developers, educational software developers, researchers, educators, academicians, and students in computer science, education, computational thinking, and early childhood education.

Author : Marilyn Fleer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781009229616

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Technologies for Children by Marilyn Fleer Pdf

Technologies for Children is a comprehensive guide to teaching design and digital technologies to children from birth to 12 years. Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum: Technologies, this book provides practical ideas for teaching infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary-aged children. The third edition includes expanded content on teaching digital technologies, with a new chapter on computational thinking. Key topics covered include food and fibre production, engineering principles and systems, and computational thinking. The content goes beyond discussing the curriculum to consider technology pedagogies, planning, assessment and evaluation. Case studies drawn from Australian primary classrooms and early childhood centres demonstrate the transition from theory to practice. Each chapter is supported by pedagogical reflections, research activities and spotlights, as well as extensive online student resources. Written by Marilyn Fleer, this book presents innovative, engaging and student-centred approaches to integrating technologies in the classroom.

Author : Bradley Morris,Brenna Hassinger-Das,Rachael Todaro,Jennifer DeWitt
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832546642

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Informal STEM Learning at Home and in Community Spaces by Bradley Morris,Brenna Hassinger-Das,Rachael Todaro,Jennifer DeWitt Pdf

Children in Western countries spend only about 20% of their waking time in school (Meltzoff et al., 2009). Leveraging the 80% of time that they spend outside of school can provide children with opportunities to engage in meaningful, authentic STEM learning experiences with family members, other caregivers, and children. STEM learning and readiness go beyond acquiring content knowledge to include interest, engagement, and motivation for STEM learning as well as the formation of a STEM identity. To date, there has been a dearth of research focusing on children’s informal STEM experiences when compared to formal, school-based STEM learning experiences. This Research Topic focuses attention on the authentic, everyday experiences of children and how these experiences provide opportunities for STEM learning, engagement, and identity. In addition, these papers will explore how these everyday experiences can be leveraged and augmented to promote STEM learning and engagement through culturally-relevant design and implementation.

Author : Nikolai Veresov
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819706921

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Child Development Within Contexts by Nikolai Veresov Pdf

Author : Amelia Church,Amanda Bateman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108986175

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Talking with Children by Amelia Church,Amanda Bateman Pdf

Early childhood teachers know that the quality of child-teacher interactions has an impact on children's social and educational outcomes. Talking with children is central to early learning, but the significant details of high quality conversations in early childhood settings are not always obvious. This Handbook brings together experts from across the globe to share evidence of teachers talking with children in early learning environments. It applies the methodology of conversation analysis to questions about early childhood education, and shows why this method of studying discourse can be a valuable resource for professional development in early childhood. Each chapter of this Handbook includes an up-to-date literature review; shows how interactional pedagogy can be achieved in everyday interactions; and demonstrates how to apply this learning in practice. It offers unique insights into real-life early childhood education practices, based on robust research findings, and provides practical advice for teaching and talking with children.

Author : Barry Persky,Leonard H. Golubchick
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Education
ISBN : 0819182966

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Early Childhood Education by Barry Persky,Leonard H. Golubchick Pdf

Early childhood education and child care are now widely perceived to be among the central social needs of the nation. Used by more than 100 universities and colleges, the new second edition of this anthology is a collection of over 70 articles which together provide a comprehensive overview of the early childhood situation from a historical, theoretical and practical perspective. These articles enable the reader to understand human development in young children, identify their intellectual strengths and weaknesses, and develop the most effective teaching techniques. Also included is a review of events and conditions resulting in current educational practices. Classroom theory and techniques are examined not only within the U.S., but also run the gamut from the Israeli kibbutz program to current teaching practices in the Soviet Union and China. Contents: National and Historical Perspectives; Philosophical and Theoretical Issues; Critical Issues; Exceptional Children; Curri

Author : Anna Kilderry,Bridie Raban
Publisher : ACER Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781742865560

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Strong Foundations by Anna Kilderry,Bridie Raban Pdf

Strong Foundations addresses policy requirements from the Early Years Learning Framework, the National Quality Standard and Quality Improvement Plans, highlighting links between research and practice, and making connections to the five EYLF Learning Outcomes. The book showcases evidence from Australian and international research.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264842731

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Embedding Values and Attitudes in Curriculum Shaping a Better Future by OECD Pdf

This report highlights how clearly articulated and experienced values and attitudes can support students’ positive lifelong learning outcomes and promote a more equitable and just society. Despite the variety of values espoused in national curricula, there is an emerging trend in prioritising values that enhance well-being and learning across different countries.

Author : Ute Ward,Bob Perry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000020250

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Working with Parents and Families in Early Childhood Education by Ute Ward,Bob Perry Pdf

This book reports initiatives to listen to parents and families, to ascertain what families believe and do as they seek to engage collaboratively with their children’s educators, and what educators and educational systems might do to facilitate and/or establish barriers to such engagement. Parental engagement in children’s learning and development has many positive benefits. However, in the current environments of accountability and performativity which are pervading early childhood education in many countries, the opportunities for parents and other family members to be part of the development of respectful, collaborative relationships with their children’s early childhood educators are becoming more and more restricted. Many educators feel forced to choose between curriculum outcomes and parental engagement, as both involve their time. There is a danger that the voices of parents and families in their children’s early learning and development will not always be heard, seen, or fully understood. This volume addresses this important issue. Researchers, educators, and families will all benefit from this book, to the ultimate benefit of the young children who are the future. This book was originally published as a special issue of the European Early Childhood Education Research Journal.

Author : Jyotsna Pattnaik,Mary Renck Jalongo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030969776

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Early Childhood Education and Care by Jyotsna Pattnaik,Mary Renck Jalongo Pdf

This collection brings together a diverse group of scholars from throughout the world who have grappled with and investigated the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the lives of young children. Profound changes have occurred in all facets of early childhood education and care (ECEC). Young children and their families, college students enrolled in teacher preparation programs, inservice teachers/caregivers, and postsecondary faculty have endured prolonged periods of quarantine, disruption, stress, and grief precipitated by the pandemic. These consequences have been even more challenging for individuals and groups who were already struggling or marginalized prior to the advent of the coronavirus. Collectively, the chapter authors draw upon findings from their research and insights gleaned from professional experiences to recommend ways of providing high-quality programs despite persistent global health threats.​

Author : Carollee Howes
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807775189

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Culture and Child Development in Early Childhood Programs by Carollee Howes Pdf

Early childhood education programs are expected to provide exemplary care for all children—poor and affluent, children of color and White children—while also adapting care to include children’s families and cultures. These two sets of expectations are often difficult for teachers and programs to meet. In this book, Carollee Howes shows how high-quality programs successfully adapt child development guidelines within cultural contexts, and why quality needs to be and can be measured in culturally specific ways. This important book: Closely examines ECE programs considered exemplary for low-income children of color. Shows how directors and teachers successfully use practices derived from their cultural communities to implement universal standards of child care. Identifies the commonalities in good early childhood programs that are shared across class, race, and ethnic communities. Offers best practices based on extensive assessments, interviews, and observations. “Will have immediate relevance for policy debates, for understanding the mechanisms of program effects, and for educators who wish to deepen their knowledge of practice.” —Robert C. Pianta, University of Virginia “I urge all higher education faculty, in-service teacher trainers, accreditation observers, researchers, text-book writers and policymakers of standards to read this book.” —From the Foreword by Louise Derman-Sparks