| Description |
xiii, 201 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Early childhood education series |
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Early childhood education series (Teachers College Press)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-186) and index. |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: Introduction: Why STEM? Why Early Childhood? Why Now? / Betty Zan -- Definitions -- Why STEM? -- Why Early Childhood? -- Why Now? -- Organization of This Book -- 1.Why Use Ramps and Pathways? / Betty Zan -- Research and Theoretical Foundation for Ramps and Pathways -- The Inquiry Teaching Model -- Addressing Standards in Ramps and Pathways -- Conclusion -- 2.Implementing Ramps and Pathways in the Classroom / Sonia Yoshizawa -- Preparing the Environment for R&P -- Introducing Ramps to Children -- Teacher Intervention -- Appendix 2.1 Ramp Relationships -- Appendix 2.2 Using Questions -- 3.Physical Science Content and Inquiry / Lawrence Escalada -- What Is Science? -- Next Generation Science Standards and Research -- Physical Science and the Inquiry Teaching Model -- Science Process Skills -- Physical Science Content -- Conclusion -- Appendix 3.1 Definitions of Physical Science Terms -- 4.Ramps and Pathways Promote Communication Development / Beth Van Meeteren -- Communication Is a Central STEM Practice -- Conclusion -- 5.Using Ramps in Diverse Learning Communities / Melissa Sander -- Engaging Diverse Learners as Full Participants in Science Learning -- Creating Early Science Opportunities for Diverse Learners -- Accommodating Developmental Considerations During Science Activities -- Conclusion -- 6.Ramps and Pathways and STEM + Literacy / Beth Van Meeteren -- A Place for STEM in the Kindergarten and Primary Classroom -- A Sampling of Ramp Activity Challenges -- Building One-Piece Ramps: Various Heights -- Building One-Piece Ramps: Various Objects -- Building One-Piece Ramps: Various Spheres -- Connecting Ramp Sections -- Building a Ramp with a Jump or a Drop -- Using Multiple Pieces of Ramp Sections Within a Confined Area -- Building Ramps with Hills -- Building Within an Irregularly Shaped, Confined Area -- Building Vertical Ramps Within a Small Confined Area -- Building Ramps with a Fulcrum and Balance -- Mathematics Within Ramps and Pathways -- The Synergy of STEM and Literacy: A Personal Story -- Conclusion -- 7.Assessment / Jill Uhlenberg -- What Is Assessment? -- Types and/or Purposes of Assessment -- Research and Assessment -- Assessment and the Inquiry Teaching Model -- What to Assess -- How to Assess -- Conclusion -- Appendix 7.1 Ramps & Pathways Checklist -- Appendix 7.2 Observational Record: R&P Constructions -- Appendix 7.3 Learning Record: Engineering Behaviors -- Appendix 7.4 Learning Record: Science Content Knowledge -- Appendix 7.5 Engineering Habits of Mind Outcomes -- 8.Ramps and Pathways Professional Development: Creating Early STEM Communities of Practice / Shelly Counsell -- R&P Introductory Workshop -- Sustaining Professional Development Within Science Communities of Practice -- Sustaining Change. |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)
(OCoLC)fst01108434
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| Indexed Term |
STEM education |
| ISBN |
9780807757499 (paperback) (alkaline paper) |
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0807757497 (paperback) (alkaline paper) |
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9780807774564 |
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