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TOPIC 1: EARLY SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILHOOD EDUCATION - Coggle Diagram
TOPIC 1: EARLY SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILHOOD EDUCATION
1.1 Introduction to Early Science for Children
Definition: Science is "knowledge" defined as knowledge about the natural world. Application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methadology based on evidence.
Kids learn about nature, objects and every phenomena. The example is engaging children in observation, questioning and exploration.
1.2 Children and Science
Early science is emphasises in the imformation of attitudes an mastery of science prosess skills through the investigation of the living world, material world and physical world including earth and space.
When they learn about activities in early education science, pupils can echance their curiosity interents, acquire science skills and think creatively also critically.
Objective of Science Education
Formation of science skills. The children with good scientific attitude will grow with great rational thinking method.
Mastery of science process skills. Science process skills are needed to find solution to problems or to make decision systematically.
Scientific Attitudes
Curiosity
CURIOSITY - make kids wonder about how the world works around them.
Be creative
BE CREATIVE - come up with different experiments which lead to significant innovation.
Think criticaly
THINK CRITICALY - helps kids to make decisions.
Honestly
Open mindedness
Be objective
Responsible
Cooperation
PROCESS SKILLS - observing, measuring, classifying, inferring, predicting and communicating.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SCIENCE LEARNING IN ECE
Learning throught experimentation
Improved observation skills.
Answering their curiosity.
Enhanced academis success.
Develop sensory and motor skills .
Supports the development of other skills.
Appreciate the greatness of God.
1.3 Children and Environment
Reasons to provide children with environmental education:
To make them more aware and conscious of environment problems.
To booth their interest in caring for and imporoving the environment.
Environment issues
Global warming.
At home - we can use energy saving appliances.
In shool - we should throw the rubbish into the correct recycle bins
In the community - we can use public transport when travelling.
Water stress.
Turn off tap while brushing teeth.
Take shorter baths.
Role of Teacher
Facilitate inquiry-based learning.
Observe and document children's interests.
Role model and guidance.
Others
Encourage their scientific thinking, invite curiousity.
Give children time and space to explore.