The Do's and the Don'ts for Concept Development

Developing concepts for young children involve multiple experiences that the student can then draw on to form a concept. Using a logic flow chart provided in this article is a way to help s... See More

Developing concepts for young children involve multiple experiences that the student can then draw on to form a concept. Using a logic flow chart provided in this article is a way to help students achieve that understanding. Along with the do’s the author provides the don’ts toward achieving concept development and also provides helpful examples of how this can be accomplished in an elementary classroom. If you are not familiar with this strategy this article provides you with a good foundation to start with.

Concept Development at its Best

This article should be required reading for any teacher. For children to understand certain science concepts they need guidance and practice using multiple methods. The author outlines the... See More

This article should be required reading for any teacher. For children to understand certain science concepts they need guidance and practice using multiple methods. The author outlines the methods of good practice that any teacher should use in their classroom.