Preschool Teachers’ Preparation Programs: The Use of Puppetry for Early Childhood Science Education

Autor: Erdinc Ocal, Abdulhamit Karademir, Ozkan Saatcioglu, Beyza Demirel
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Educational Methodology. 7:305-318
ISSN: 2469-9632
DOI: 10.12973/ijem.7.2.305
Popis: This paper investigated how puppetry could be used to improve the standards of early childhood science education. This study determined the effect of a puppet-making and puppetry workshop on preservice preschool teachers’ beliefs and attitudes towards science education and looked into their experiences during and after puppet-making. Although participants faced some difficulties during the workshop, they developed numerous socioemotional skills. Puppetry activities can help preservice teachers learn how to deliver child-centered, stimulating, and interactive classes. Using puppets in early childhood science education can help teachers develop positive attitudes towards science and offer students high-quality, engaging, and creative activities.
Databáze: OpenAIRE