The Role of Imagination in Stem Concept Formation: A Cultural-Historical Journey Into Researching Play-Based Settings

by Marilyn Fleer

Book Overview

Why has early childhood science education taken so long to become established as a field of research inquiry? Why do we continue to blame early childhood and primary teachers for their lack of confidence and competence in science education? This book tackles these questions and more.

Grounded in cultural-historical theory, this book explores the development of the field through the eyes of the author. Over 30 years the contexts, the questions,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 900452004X
• ISBN13: 9789004520042
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"