ANNICK, BIESMANS / BALLESTER ROVIRA, MONTSE / BATLLES FOSSAS, ALBERT / BOIX GARCÍA-CAIRÓ, GRETA / CA
Inclusive science education in the early years: A prologue, Christina Siry Science Education as an Inclusive Practice Teacher Education is Critical for Inclusive Early Childhood Science References Introduction, Gabriel Lemkow-Tovias 1 Inclusive science education in an infant school: obstacles and barriers to overcome, Petar Vasilev Lefterov, Valeria Cotza, Antonella Pezzotti, Marta Granata Introduction Methodology Results Conclusion References 2 Let´s become architects! An inclusive STEAM learning unit for early childhood, Sabela Fernández Monteira, Paz Picallo Díaz Introduction Making and learning Mini-makers: Let's become architects Conclusions References 3 Constructing an Educational Curriculum on Inclusive Science Education, Annick Biesmans, Bram Malisse, Marlene Rosiers, Bert Raphael Remi Wastijn Introduction Our Playful Approach to Science Education in the curriculum A Brussels Pilot: introducing the STEAM approach Conclusion References 4 Implementing the powerful ideas of computer science through culturally relevant pedagogy in the early classroom, Hannah R. Thompson, Lori A. Caudle, Margaret Quinn, Frances K. Harper and the CRRAFT Partnership Introduction School Experiences References 5 Inclusive Science Education in the Early Years. EduLAB 0-6, Budapest, Sarolta Darvay Meszarosne and Agnes Nyitrai Introduction and theoretical framework Research method Results of the SWOT analysis Conclusion and Discussion References 6 Natural materials: an inclusive scientific view: An educational approach from the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, Montse Olmeda Jato, Greta Boix Garcia-Cairó, Albert Batlles Fossas, Montserrat Ballester Rovira The Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona Science? What kind of idea of science? Synopsis: inclusive science means We prepare the stage: We create the ideal space The action begins: The activity Spotlight on: The teaching methodology of the activity Behind the cameras: Why this activity is inclusive? The MCNB, a source of inclusive scientific education approaches References 7 Professional development research in childhood for the inclusiveness of school contexts, Valeria Cotza, Alessandro Porcheddu, Simonetta Vimercati, Luisa Zecca Introduction and theoretical framework Research method and design Results Conclusion References
Children are naturally inquisitive and this encourages them to spontaneously explore and understand their surroundings. Educators, on the other hand, need to use specific science didactics to guide this curiosity towards scientific phenomena and explanations, while also addressing the barriers and biases in pedagogical settings. The book provides case studies including strategies to overcome these obstacles and attract all children inclusively and equally, to science learning.
