Product Description

How do young children develop scientific understandings, skills, and attitudes? What is effective scientific teaching and learning in the early years? How can early-years practitioners be creative providers and develop awe and wonder of the world in the children they teach?

The second edition of this bestselling title celebrates good scientific practice in the early years—with children up to eight years of age. For professionals and students working with children up to eight years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4265556 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
"Jane Johnston also communicates a sense of effervescent enthusiasm for teaching and science and her treatment is comprehensive." - Times Educational Supplement "The ideas and recommendations, based on considerable classroom experience, make this book a valuable aid to students and reflective years' practitioners." - Primary Science Review "...a useful addition to the bookshelves of teachers." - Australian Science Teachers Journal "At last! A serious attempt to explore the scientific potential of infant and pre-school children...will start you thinking about science in a much more positive light." - Child Education "This 'user friendly' book is recommended for student teachers, teachers, and parents who are interested in interesting, rewarding and challenging lessons for children in science and technology education." - Science and Children

About the Author

Jane Johnston is a senior lecturer in education and the subject leader for Early Childhood Studies at Bishop Grosseteste College, in Lincoln, United Kingdom.