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Download full textPi-Hun Yang; Chung-Yuan Hsu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Gwo-Haur Hwang; Min-Ai Yang – Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2024
The complexity of gear concepts, often misunderstood by young children, highlights the need for educational frameworks beyond simple play. To examine the effects of using the prediction, observation, and explanation (POE) model in building block activities, a true experimental design was implemented. A total of 49 preschoolers were randomly…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Play, Science Education
Forman, George; Hall, Ellen – Early Childhood Research & Practice, 2005
This paper asserts that through the process of observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's goals, strategies, and theories, teachers gain insight into children's thinking. As a result of this process, teachers are better able to engage children in conversations and investigations that have the potential to extend their learning in…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Observational Learning, Video Technology, Documentation
Weisberg, Saul – Clearing, 1996
Discusses the importance of recognizing patterns in nature to help understand the interactions of living and non-living things. Cautions the student not to lose sight of the details when studying the big picture. Encourages development of the ability to identify local species. Suggest two activities to strengthen observation skills and to help in…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Ecology, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedElwell, William C. – Clearing House, 1985
Describes activities designed to help students think critically and to accurately process information. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
