Ramps & pathways : a constructivist approach to physics with young children /
Normal View MARC View ISBD Viewby DeVries, Rheta.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Sales, Christina Published by : National Association for the Education of Young Children, (Washington, DC :) Physical details: vii, 103 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 23 cm. Subject(s): Physics -- Study and teaching (Primary) --Physics -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) --Early childhood education. --Constructivism (Education) Year : 2010
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Learning Commons | PRO | 372.35 DEV | Available |
Alternate title: Ramps and pathways.
Can I have your shovel? --
Ramps materials --
Thinking about children's thinking (or, why we take a "constructivist" approach) --
Doing constructivist physical science --
Mental relationships children can construct --
Ten principles of teaching : working with children in Ramps & Pathways activities --
The story of Nani (or, a case where Ramps & Pathways made a difference).
Provides an introduction to constructivist physics with classroom examples illustrating how children construct knowledge. Shows how to promote children's scientific reasoning by engaging them in active experimentation.