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(TOPIC 1) EARLY SCIENCE IN ECE - Coggle Diagram
(TOPIC 1)
EARLY SCIENCE IN ECE
INTRODUCTION
• Early Science = Teaching science to young children
• Focus on:
• Nature, objects & everyday phenomena
• Observation, questioning & exploration
CHILDREN & SCIENCE
• Learning about:
• Living World
• Material World
• Physical World
• Outcomes:
• Spark curiosity
• Encourage creative & critical thinking
• Share ideas & solve problems
CHILDREN & ENVIRONMENT
• Purpose:
• Raise awareness of environmental issues (e.g. water, global warming)
• Encourage love & care for the Earth
• Approach:
• Environmental education at school
• Explore resources and surroundings
OBJECTIVES OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
• Scientific Attitudes:
• Curious, creative, critical, honest, cooperative, systematic
• Science Process Skills:
• Observing, classifying, measuring, predicting, inferring, communicating
IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SCIENCE LEARNING
• Learn through hands-on experiments
• Improve sensory & motor skills
• Prepare for future education & careers
• Appreciate the greatness of God’s creation
LEARNING DOMAINS
• Cognitive: Thinking, reasoning, understanding
• Psychomotor: Movement, hand-eye coordination
• Affective: Emotions, values, attitudes
ROLE OF TEACHER
• Be a facilitator:
• Ask questions, provide safe tools, observe interests
• Encourage:
• Exploration, discussion, and real-life connections
• Be a role model