Supporting young children?s explanations through inquiry science in preschool

Description:

A study of explanatory dialog between teachers and children during science activities in two Head Start classrooms using the ScienceStart! curriculum

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Peterson Shira May; French Lucia

Publisher(s):

Elsevier Science (Firm)

Funder(s):

United States. Department of Education; National Science Foundation (U.S.)

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

Q3 2008

Journal Title:

Early Childhood Research Quarterly

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

395-408

Topics:

11. Child Care & Early Education Quality > 11.1. Process Quality

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness > 1.2.5. Cognitive Development

ISSN:

1873-7706

Online

0885-2006

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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