Cultural-Historical Study of Children Learning Science
Fleer, Marilyn; Pramling, Niklas
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Hardback. A Cultural-Historical Study of Children Learning Science Series: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNLA; JNT; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
This book moves beyond the traditional constructivist and social-constructivist view of learning and development in science. It draws upon cultural-historical theory in order to theorise early childhood science education in relation to our currently globalised education contexts. The book argues that concept development in science for young children can be better theorised by using Vygotsky’s concept of Imagination and creativity, Vygotsky’s theory of play, and his work on higher mental functions, particularly the concept of inter and intrapsychological functioning. Key concepts are extracted from the theoretical section of the book and used as categories for analysis in presenting evidence and ... Read more
This book moves beyond the traditional constructivist and social-constructivist view of learning and development in science. It draws upon cultural-historical theory in order to theorise early childhood science education in relation to our currently globalised education contexts. The book argues that concept development in science for young children can be better theorised by using Vygotsky’s concept of Imagination and creativity, Vygotsky’s theory of play, and his work on higher mental functions, particularly the concept of inter and intrapsychological functioning. Key concepts are extracted from the theoretical section of the book and used as categories for analysis in presenting evidence and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Series
Cultural Studies of Science Education
Number of Pages
213
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401793698
SKU
V9789401793698
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