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Science

Science . Science. The process of inquiry of raising and trying to answer questions about the world. Children are Natural Scientists. Children will engage in their own experimentation and problem solving when opportunities are available.

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  1. Science

  2. Science • The process of inquiry of raising and trying to answer questions about the world

  3. Children are Natural Scientists • Children will engage in their own experimentation and problem solving when opportunities are available. • It is the teacher’s role to provide helpful materials and experiences where experimentation can occur and children’s theory building is facilitated. • Children ask their own questions and have a means to look for answers.

  4. Constructivist Perspective… • has many sources…children’s interests, teacher’s interests as well as teacher’s judgment about what can potentially interest the child. • Look to see what questions children are asking, or trying to figure out. • Is a hands-on, minds on approach

  5. The Learning Environment • Allow for good traffic flow and easy, unmonitored movement from area to area • Allow as much flexibility in the use of physical space as possible • Allow for flexibility of furniture • Accessibility of materials encourages self direction • Provide objects that can be used in multiple ways

  6. Learning Environment • Practical considerations • Expect reasonable noise and movement • Activities made available influences the degree of social interaction • The layout of the room and size and shape of furniture influences nature of social interaction • Self direction encouraged by the organization of physical and social environment • Environment can foster children’s ability to engage in social problem solving

  7. Role of Teacher • Not transmitting knowledge to children • “The teacher is the core, the orchestrator, the creator of an environment in which learning thrives.” • Facilitator of learning rather than mere transmitter

  8. The Teacher … • Is a presenter • Is an observer • Is a question asker and problem poser • Is an environment organizer • Is a public relations manager • Is a documenter • Is a contributor or classroom culture • Is a theory builder

  9. Constructivist Educational Environment • Supports the child as a scientist and acknowledges the child as a theory builder • “The primary goal of education is to create people who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other generations have done-people who are creative, inventive and discoverers.” Piaget

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