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Order the 2 volume DVD set, Mind in the Making: Experiments in Children’s Learning!

It is with huge pleasure that we are announcing the availability of the video series, Mind in the Making: Experiments in Children’s Learning.

This two-volume series of 42 videos take viewers on a series of virtual “field trips” to laboratories in the U.S. and abroad. We film actual experiments in children’s learning—from the classic studies to the cutting edge—conducted by well-known researchers from a number of academic disciplines. The videos show the “researchers in action” as they make important discoveries about how children learn. Each demonstrates the initial building blocks and evolving development of one of the seven essential life skills (view a crosswalk of the experiments to the seven essential life skills).

The experiments filmed include: the hypotheses—what the scientist wanted to investigate and why; the methodology used—what method the scientist used to answer his or her questions; the key findings—what the scientist learned by conducting this experiment or study; the implications of these findings for teaching and caring for children; and references for more information and details about the study. These videos can be used in higher education or with any group interested in what we know about children’s learning in the birth through eight years.

These videos were created by Families and Work Institute and New Screen Concepts for use by recipients of the videos within the context of their internal and educational activities, and not for release to the public. They are protected by copyright in the name of Families and Work Institute and New Screen Concepts. Therefore, the use of the videos is subject to restrictions and instructions, which are set forth in the Terms of Use document.

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Mind in the Making: Experiments in Children's Learning (DVD)

Here is a list of Mind in the Making researchers and educators filmed to date

Community Schools: “Mind in the Making and Community Schools: Crossing Boundaries and Creating Strong Linkages for Children Birth through Eight and their Families,” is a collaborative project with The Children’s Aid Society’s National Center for Community Schools and the Institute for Educational Leadership. (Read more)

Learning Communities: Throughout the country, groups of parents, educators, and other family support and health professionals have joined together to learn more about the research on children’s learning from birth through the early elementary school years, and about how to use this research to promote better outcomes for children. (Read more)

Learning Modules for Educators: Mind in the Making Learning Modules for Educators is an 11-part, facilitated learning process designed to bridge the gap between research and teaching practice. (Read more)

Seven Skills Modules: We have created new Modules from the book, called the Mind in the Making Seven Essential Skills Modules. (Read more)

Experiments in Children's Learning DVD: This two-volume series of 42 videos take viewers on a series of virtual “field trips” to laboratories in the U.S. and abroad. (Read more)
View a crosswalk of the experiments to the seven essential life skills

Download a companion Catalogue to Mind in the Making: Experiments in Children's Learning

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