Carly Liggett

CIED 1003: Technology in Education

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Part A
Article 1
 Author: William McComas
 Article Title: “Ten Myths of Science: Reexamining What We Think We Know About the
Nature of Science”
 Year Published: January 1996
 Journal Info: School Science and Mathematics, Volume 96, Issue 1, pg. 10-16
 URL: http://people.nnu.edu/jocossel/BIOL1010/Myths%20of%20Science.pdf

Article 2
 Author: William McComas
 Article Title: “The Science Fair: A Look at an Old Tradition”
 Year Published: November 2011
 Journal Info: The Science Teacher, Volume 78, Number 8, pg. 34-38
 URL:http://cmase.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/59154065/2011%20Science%20Fair%20Articl
e%20TST.pdf
 Summary: In “The Science Fair: A Look at an Old Tradition”, author William McComas
revisits the concept of a science fair as a project or program that provides students the
opportunity for meaningful and authentic science experiences. McComas provides insight
into how science fairs have been implemented in the past, and several recommendations for
potential improvements based upon present school resources and student needs. McComas
sites the arc of science as a practical resource for structuring science exploration in
preparing students for independent science projects and higher inquiry. In addition,
McComas challenges educators to prepare adequately for science fairs by educating
themselves, and for administration to accommodate for the time necessary to do so. Students
should be scaffold in preparation of presenting their work through group work and guided
instruction within the classroom. In addition, parental and community involvement provide
additional student support. Ultimately, students are empowered when they are given the
opportunity to own their own science experiences. Having a well-structured approach to
implementing science fairs ensures their capability to produce meaningful work.

Article 3
 Author: William McComas
 Article Title: “Key to Teaching the Nature of Science”
 Year Published: November 2004
 Journal Info: The Science Teacher, Volume 71, Issue 9, pg. 24-27
 URL:https://search.proquest.com/openview/6d6537720a553856d71f9f72c447b0c5/1?pq-
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Carly Liggett
CIED 1003: Technology in Education
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Sunday, February 4, 2018

Part B
Article 1
 Author: Janet Currie
 Article Title: “Early Childhood Education Programs”
 Year Published: 2001
 Journal Information: Journal of Economic Perspectives, Volume 15, Number 2, pg. 213-238
 URL: https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/jep.15.2.213

Article 2
 Author: James J. Heckman
 Article Title: “The Economics of Inequality: The Value of Early Childhood Education
 Year Published: 2011
 Journal Information: American Educator, Volume 35, Number 1, pg. 31-35
 URL: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ920516.pdf

Article 3
 Author: Ageliki Nicolopoulou
 Article Title: “The Alarming Disappearance of Play from Early Childhood Education”
 Year Published: 2010
 Journal Information: Human Development, Volume 53, Number 1, pg. 1-4
 URL: https://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/268135
 Summary: Author Nicolopoulou argues in the article “The Alarming Disappearance of Play
from Early Childhood Education” of the grave compromise of trading child-centered
instruction for content-based instruction in pre-kindergarten. Nicolopoulou purposes neither
can exist where the other does consequently of well-intended policies. However, integrating
guided, developmentally responsive play into the curriculum facilitates the opportunity for
young learners to independently explore based upon their interests. Nicolopoulou pleads for
investment in further research on effective curriculum, citing current research as “thin”
(pg.4, par. 2). Ultimately, providing substantial research to this topic will further guide and
shape the educational policies that are effecting our students today.