Mathematical and scientific development in early childhood : a workshop summary / Alix Beatty, rapporteur.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Beatty, Alexandra S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Preschool).

Mathematics.

Education, Preschool--United States.

Education, Preschool.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (54 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Expectations for early learning are very different than they were even as recently as a decade ago. With increased recognition of the intellectual capacities of young children, as well as a growing understanding of how these capacities develop and can be fostered, has come a growing recognition that early childhood education, in both formal and informal settings, may not be helping all children maximize their cognitive capacities. Mathematical and Scientific Development in Early Childhood explores the research in cognition and developmental psychology that sheds light on children's capacity to learn mathematical and scientific ideas. This summary report of the discussions and presentations at the workshop is designed to frame the issues relevant to advancing research useful to the development of research-based curricula for mathematics and science for young children.

Contents:

FrontMatter

Acknowledgments

Contents

1 Introduction

2 Mathematical and Scientific Cognitive Development

3 Going from Knowledge to Practice

4 Learning Environments and Curriculum

Afterword: Child Care and Preschool Education

Catherine E. Snow

Afterword: Next Steps

Jean Moon and Heidi Schweingruber

References

Appendixes

Appendix A: Workshop Agenda

Appendix B: Workshop Participants.

Notes:

"Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Board on Science Education, Center for Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council of the National Academies."

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-309-16542-3

1-280-17372-6

9786610173723

0-309-54682-6

OCLC:

57766561