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Early Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Coggle Diagram
Early Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
CHILDREN AND SCIENCE
Learning Domains :
~ Living World
~ Material World
~ Physical World
Role of Teachers
•Facilitate inquiry-based learning
•Observe children’s interest
•Provide safe materials and real loge experiences
•Encourage curiosity and reflection
Definition of science
~Knowledge about the natural
world
Important of Early Science
It helps children :
•Think scientifically
•Can develop their inquiry skills
•Children can draw conclusion from their experience
Involves
• observation
• questioning
• exploration
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY SCIENCE
Objectives of science education
•curiosity
•creativity
•honesty
•open-mindedness
•responsibility
•cooperation
•systematic thinking
Benefits
•enhance curiosity and interest
•build creative and critical thinking
•practice scientific attitude
•improve problem solving and communication skills
•learning through hands-on experiments
•improved observations and analysis skills
•prepare for academic success
•promote self-confidence and cooperation
•build sensory and motor skills
•enhance hand-eye coordination