Dialogue on Early Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education

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This publication and the February 1998 Forum on Early Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education were supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (grant number ESI 96189093). Any interpretations and conclusions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the American Association for the Advancement of Science or the National Science Foundation.

Preface

Perspectives

Early Childhood Education in Science, Mathematics, and Technology: An NSTA Perspective
Fred Johnson, National Science Teachers Association

Toward a Research Agenda in Early Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education
Alverna M. Champion, National Science Foundation

Making Sense of the World
Shirley Malcom, American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Forum on Early Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education
Jacqueline R. Johnson, Grand Valley State University

A Context for Learning

The State of Early Childhood Programs in America: Challenges for the New Millenium
Barbara Day and Tracie Yarbrough, The University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill

Policy Implications for Math, Science, and Technology in Early Childhood Education
Barbara T. Bowman, Erikson Institute

Concept Development in Preschool Children
Susan A. Gelman, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Educating Young Children in Math, Science, and Technology
David Elkind, Tufts University

First Experiences in Science, Mathematics, and Technology

Science in Early Childhood: Developing and Acquiring Fundamental Concepts and Skills
Karen K. Lind, University of Louisville

Early Childhood Mathematics
Susan Sperry Smith, Cardinal Stritch University

Young Children and Technology
Douglas Clements, SUNY–Buffalo

Science Assessment in Early Childhood Programs
Edward Chittenden and Jacqueline Jones, Educational Testing Service

Fostering High-Quality Programs

Preparing Teachers of Young Learners: Professional Development of Early Childhood Teachers in Mathematics and Science
Juanita V. Copley and Yolanda Padrón, University of Houston

Partnerships Among Families, Early Childhood Educators, and Communities to Promote Early Learning in Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Heather B. Weiss, Harvard Family Research Project

Playing Fair and Square: Issues of Equity in Preschool Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Rebecca S. New, University of New Hampshire

Selected Resources
List of Forum Attendees

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