TEACHING NATURAL SCIENCES: SIMPLIFYING SOME PHYSICS CONCEPTS AS ACTIVITIES AND LABORATORY TOOLS FOR KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN

TitleTEACHING NATURAL SCIENCES: SIMPLIFYING SOME PHYSICS CONCEPTS AS ACTIVITIES AND LABORATORY TOOLS FOR KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2022
AuthorsAl Jadidi, NA, Mohamed, DA, Elrefee, EM
JournalJournal of Baltic Science Education
Volume21
Issue6
Start Page928-945
PaginationContinuous
Date PublishedDecember/2022
Type of ArticleOriginal article
ISSN1648-3898
Other NumbersE-ISSN 2538-7138
Keywordskindergarten, laboratory tools, Natural Sciences, teaching physics concepts, the focus group method
Abstract

There is a severe shortcoming in science programs in kindergartens in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this paper presents a conceptual framework for teaching physics concepts to kindergartens to contribute to the consolidation of scientific knowledge by stimulating the skills of inquiry, problem-solving and scientific thinking among children. The research aimed to study the effect of a program based on simplifying some physics concepts on kindergarten children's knowledge. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation, video recordings of simple lab instruments for physics concepts, and children's in-app interactions and children's photographs. The sample consisted of (8) children of the age groups (5: 6 years) at the third level in kindergarten. The results indicated that children can be taught some scientific thinking skills. Children who practiced the planned activities developed their knowledge more orderly. Accordingly, it is concluded that the program can indicate the success of introducing natural sciences to the kindergarten stage. The current research recommends studies that show the quality and specifications of programs that suit the child's characteristics at this stage and the nature of education.

URLhttps://oaji.net/articles/2022/987-1671618327.pdf
DOI10.33225/jbse/22.21.928
Refereed DesignationRefereed
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