Enhancing Young Children’s Concept

Formation

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MAGICAL

STATEMENTS

For the children, things are occurring and happening just for

them.

“It is the child that gives

meaning to the world and not vice versa.”

- Jean Piaget

Children cannot be dragged

to the developmental stages

Observations should be conducted with a purpose and brought together with discussions.

Allowing the children to draw what’s on their mind before seeing the actual material would

enhance their concept development.

Differences of opinion about

observations will stimulate interest

and promote further discussion.

Understanding can be developed by recording

information or progress through graphs, tables or poster boards.

R eference :

Charlesworth, R. and Lind, K.K. Math and Science for Young Children. 6th edition. 10 Davis Belmont, CA 94002-3098, USA. 2010