Young children’s attitudes toward science learning in early learning grades

IF 2.3 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Asian Education and Development Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI:10.1108/aeds-02-2024-0036
Rommel AlAli, Ali Al-Barakat
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Abstract

Purpose

This research aims to investigate the attitudes of young children toward learning science in the early educational grades.

Design/methodology/approach

The study involved conducting interviews with seventy-three children attending institutions in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The structured interview method was employed to collect valuable data.

Findings

The findings of the interviews shed light on the inclination of young children to foster positive attitudes toward science education. These inclinations include the facilitation of knowledge acquisition that enables children to develop skills for applying scientific concepts in real-life contexts, the incorporation of hands-on activities both inside and outside the classroom, and the prioritization of child-centered approaches to learning.

Originality/value

This research aims to explore the attitudes of young children in early educational grades toward learning science. Interviews were conducted with seventy-three children in Sharjah, UAE, using a structured interview method. The findings highlight children’s inclination toward positive attitudes in science education, including the importance of knowledge acquisition for applying scientific concepts in real-life contexts, hands-on activities inside and outside the classroom, and child-centered learning approaches. Based on these findings, the study provides recommendations and conclusions to enhance science education experiences for young children.

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幼儿对低年级科学学习的态度
目的 本研究旨在调查幼儿对低年级科学学习的态度。研究结果 访谈结果揭示了幼儿对科学教育的积极态度。这些倾向包括:促进知识的获取,使儿童能够培养在现实生活中应用科学概念的技能;在课堂内外开展动手实践活动;以及优先采用以儿童为中心的学习方法。采用结构化访谈法,对阿联酋沙迦的 73 名儿童进行了访谈。研究结果表明,儿童在科学教育中倾向于积极的态度,包括学习知识对于在现实生活中应用科学概念的重要性、课堂内外的实践活动以及以儿童为中心的学习方法。基于这些发现,本研究提出了一些建议和结论,以增强幼儿的科学教育体验。
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Asian Education and Development Studies
Asian Education and Development Studies EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
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期刊介绍: Asian Education and Development Studies (AEDS) is a new journal showcasing the latest research on education, development and governance issues in Asian contexts. AEDS fosters cross-boundary research with the aim of enhancing our socio-scientific understanding of Asia. AEDS invites original empirical research, review papers and comparative analyses as well as reports and research notes around education, political science, sociology and development studies. Articles with strong comparative perspectives and regional insights will be especially welcome. In-depth examinations of the role of education in the promotion of social, economic, cultural and political development in Asia are also encouraged. AEDS is the official journal of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association. Key topics for submissions: Educational development in Asia, Globalization and regional responses from Asia, Social development and social policy in Asia, Urbanization and social change in Asia, Politics and changing governance in Asia, Critical development issues and policy implications in Asia, Demographic change and changing social structure in Asia. Key subject areas for research submissions: Education, Political Science, Sociology , Development Studies .
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