Exploring the Value of "Horizontal" Learning in Early Years Science Classrooms

Autor/inn/en	Cowie, Bronwen; Otrel-Cass, Kathrin
Titel	Exploring the Value of "Horizontal" Learning in Early Years Science Classrooms
Quelle	In: Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 31 (2011) 3, S.285-295 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0957-5146
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Student Interests; Science Interests; Science Education; Scientific Concepts; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Class Activities; Elementary School Science; National Curriculum; Culturally Relevant Education; Pacific Islanders; Ethnic Groups; Observation; Interviews; Science Activities; New Zealand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Studieninteresse; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Pacific Rim; Inhabitant; People; Pazifischer Raum; Bewohner; Ethnie; Beobachtung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Neuseeland
Abstract	In contrast to a focus on vertical learning experiences where the emphasis is on progression up a scale of complexity, this article explores the value of horizontal learning experiences. These aim to provide learners with a variety of opportunities and spaces to participate, thereby expanding the entry points for them into school science. The process of horizontal learning is illustrated using data generated within a new-entrant (children aged five) classroom. The findings show that young children can engage with and develop proficiency with sophisticated science ideas when teachers provide a variety of multimodal learning opportunities that expand on their existing and developing ideas and experiences. It is argued that the provision of horizontal learning experiences is worthy of consideration in science education where student interest in science is known to decline over the school years. (Contains 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10