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Itty Bitty Science: Collaborative of Early Science Learning Museums Partner with Head Start to Promote Science

November 16, 2017 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Exhibitions, Informal/Formal Connections
This article focuses on the efforts of the Collaborative for Early Science Learning (CESL), a group of six museums led by the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York, that partner with their local Head Start programs to provide training for teachers and opportunities for family engagement. These efforts address the gap between children’s readiness to explore science through everyday experiences and adults’ support. CESL believes that hands-on professional development (PD) opportunities for teachers and families can reduce adult discomfort with facilitating science programming and increase their confidence (McClure et al. 2017).

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  • Citation

    Publication Name: Connected Science Learning
    Volume: 4
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Nature of science
    Audience: Pre-K Children (0-5) | Families | Parents/Caregivers | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators | Learning Researchers
    Environment Type: Museum and Science Center Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Informal/Formal Connections | Pre-K/Early Childhood Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Low Socioeconomic Status

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