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EARLY SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: INTRODUCTION - Coggle Diagram
EARLY SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: INTRODUCTION
Science means knowledge about the natural world.
Helps children to think scientifically and develop inquiry skills.
Early science refers to how young children learn science through:
Observation
Questioning
Exploration
Three Worlds in Early Science
Living World : Animals, plants, humans
Material World : Objects and materials
Physical World : Sound, light, wind
Learning Outcomes :
Increase interest and curiosity
Develop creative and critical thinking
Practice scientific attitude and positive values
Improve problem-solving and comunication skills.
Formation of Scientific Attitudes
Curiosity
Creativity
Critical thinking
Honesty
Open-mindedness
Responsibility
Systematic approach
Cooperation
Role of Teachers
Facilitate inquiry-based learning
Observe and support children’s interests
Provide safe materials and stimulating questions
Connect science with real life
Give children time and space to explore
Accept that experiments can get messy or fail—and turn those into learning opportunities
Encourage children to record observations (writing, drawing, etc.)
Mastery of Science Process Skills
Observing
Classifying
Measuring
Inferring
Predicting
Communicating
Curriculum References :
0-4 years : PERMATA Negara (Sensory Development & Understanding the Enviroment)
4-6 years : KSPK 2017 - Early Science
Importance of Early Science Learning in ECE
Learn through experimentation and hands-on activities
Improve observation and analysis skills
Satisfy curiosity and learn scientific vocabulary early
Enhance academic success and future career preparation
Develop sensory and motor skills
Support development of other skills (communication, reasoning, problem-solving)
Learning domain :
Cognitive - Thingking and understanding
Psychomotor - Sensory and movement
Affective - Attitudes, values and spirituality
Purpose of Environmental Education
Purpose of Environmental Education:
Raise awareness of environmental issues (e.g., global warming, water stress)
Increase care and interest in protecting the environment
Help children understand their surroundings
Build knowledge about ecosystems and natural resources