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EARLY SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - Coggle Diagram
EARLY SCIENCE IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Introduction to Early Science for Children
• Definition of Science
• Latin: scientia = knowledge
• Knowledge of natural world using systematic methodology
• Early Science
• Learning about nature, objects, everyday phenomena
• Encourages observation, questioning, exploration
• Learning Outcomes
• Explain importance of early science
• Discuss children’s interaction with environment
• Define early science
Children and Science
• Scope of Learning
• Living World
• Material World
• Physical World
• Benefits
• Develop curiosity and creativity
• Practice scientific attitudes & skills
• Solve problems and share information
Objectives of Science Education
• Scientific Attitudes
• Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking
• Honesty, Open-mindedness, Responsibility
• Systematic, Cooperation
• Science Process Skills
• Observation, Classification, Measurement
• Inferencing, Prediction, Communication
Importance of Early Science in ECE
• Learning through experimentation
• Improve observation skills
• Answer curiosity, build vocabulary
• Enhance academic success
• Develop sensory & motor skills
• Support multiple skills & attitudes
• Appreciate greatness of God
Children and Environment
• Why Environmental Education?
• Awareness of environmental problems
• Boost interest in care for Earth
• Enhance understanding of surroundings
• Broaden ecological knowledge (air, water, wildlife)
• Issues
• Global Warming
• Water Stress
• How to Teach
• Use multimedia
• Provide hands-on learning
Role of Teacher
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning
• Observe interests, provide materials
• Encourage exploration, reflection
• Connect to real life
• Accept messy learning
• Let mistakes be learning opportunities
• Encourage documentation (writing, drawing)
Learning Domains
• Cognitive: Curiosity, observation, vocabulary
• Psychomotor: Sensory & motor development
• Affective: Values, attitudes, care for environment