Education Programs For Young Children Research Articles

Music Education and Neurophysiological Regulation in Early Childhood: Should Teachers Guide or Get Out of the Way?

ABSTRACTAccess to high‐quality early music education programs may mitigate the effects of poverty on the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, but fundamental questions remain about the role of early educators in conveying these benefits. In the current study, we measured the basal or resting cortisol levels of 76 children (Mage = 4.17 years; 42% female) over the course of the school day while they attended a Head Start preschool that included early music education classes. The results of a series of hierarchical linear models (HLMs) indicated that child‐directed music and movement activities during these classes were associated with lower levels of cortisol (relative to teacher‐directed activities; B = −0.019, p = .013), as were higher quality teacher–child interactions (B = −0.018, p = .013); both associations were moderated by child age. We discuss the implications of these results for future educational neuroscience research that seeks to inform early education programs for young children placed at risk by poverty.

유아 양성평등교육 프로그램 메타분석

The purpose of this study was to provide basic data on the development of early childhood gender equality education programs. For this study, 15 individual studies related to the gender equality education program for young children in Korea were selected and 25 effect sizes were extracted. EXCEL and CMA programs were used for analysis, and the research results are as follows. It was confirmed that the overall effect size of the early childhood gender equality education program was a large effect size based on Cohen (1988). Looking at the effect size for each dependent variable, it was confirmed that all six dependent variables had a large effect size, and the difference according to the dependent variable was also significant. In addition, it was found that there was a significant effect size in four dependent variables: gender role stereotypes, gender role identification, gender equality consciousness, and gender role identity. Looking at the effect size according to the control variable, it was found that only the effect size according to the number of people in the experimental group had a significant difference. However, a significant large effect size was confirmed only when the number of people was 20 or less, 6 ~ 10 weeks in the period, 11 ~ 20 times in the number of times, and when the family connection included experience. Through this study, it was confirmed that the early childhood gender equality education program was very effective, suggesting that it is necessary to consider the difference between the dependent variable and the control variable in order to develop the program.

LEARN: Essential Elements of Museum Education Programs for Young Children

AbstractMuseums provide rich multimodal learning opportunities and long‐lasting memories for children and teachers who participate in museum excursions and outreach programs. Museum programs for preschool children embed hands‐on opportunities to engage children with new and diverse artefacts. Interactions in museum settings provide opportunities for adults and children to collaborate in learning. Our aim in this project was to explore the elements of museum programs that prove essential in engaging young children in museum education programs. Five museum presenters and 14 early childhood groups (14 teachers and 296 children) participated in the research project. Data collection included audio recordings of museum presentations, observations of child‐teacher interactions, multiliteracy observations, teacher interviews, and written reflections from the museum presenters. Coding across all datasets contributed to the five main themes in the findings, which we detail using the acronym LEARN: Learning artefacts; Embodied teaching and learning; Asking questions; Repetition: and Narrative. Multiple elements of museum education programs influence learning opportunities for young children. Both structural elements (e.g. designing a core narrative around concepts, or time for children’s individual queries during the program and hands‐on explorations with museum artefacts) and learning interactions (e.g. conversations where children and adults collaborate) contribute to engaging museum education programs for young children.

Analysis of the Domestic Studies on the Language Education Program for Young Children: Focusing on the Research Papers of Domestic Journals in 2001-2020

목적 본 연구는 유아 언어교육프로그램 관련 국내 학술지 연구를 분석하여 이에 대한 기초자료를 제공하기 위함이다. 방법 2001년 1월부터 2020년 12월까지 국내 학술지논문에 게재된 51편의 논문을 대상으로 분석하였다. 구체적으로 유아 언어교육프로그램의 유형은 내용의 유사성과 차이성에 따라 분류분석을 실시하였고, 그 외 유아 언어교육프로그램의 체계, 적용, 효과, 효과검증방법에 대하여는 빈도와 백분율을 산출하였다. 결과 첫째, 연구시기별로 살펴보면 2001년부터 2020년까지 유아 언어교육프로그램과 관련된 국내 학술지 연구의 수는 증가와 하락을 반복하고 있으며, 그 수는 미흡한 수준으로 나타났다. 둘째, 유아 언어교육프로그램의 유형에서는 언어와 관련된 특정활동 및 매체를 활용한 연구가 가장 많이 수행된 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 유아 언어교육프로그램 체계에 대한 분석에서는 프로그램의 목표, 내용, 활동유형, 교수학습원리, 교사의 역할을 제시하지 않은 경우가 가장 많은 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 유아 언어교육프로그램의 적용에 대한 분석 결과 만 5세 유아를 대상으로 한 경우가 가장 많았으며, 2개의 집단으로 구성하여 그중 하나의 집단에 프로그램을 적용한 경우가 가장 많은 것으로 나타났다. 다섯째, 유아 언어교육프로그램의 효과 분석에서는 말하기, 읽기, 듣기, 쓰기와 관련된 효과를 검증하고자 한 경우가 가장 많은 것으로 나타났다. 여섯째, 유아 언어교육프로그램의 효과검증 방법 분석결과, 차이분석방법을 가장 많이 사용하는 것으로 나타났다. 결론 본 연구는 유아 언어교육프로그램 관련 연구의 동향을 분석하여 프로그램의 유형, 체계, 적용, 효과, 효과분석방법에 대해 분석함으로써, 향후 연구에서 유아 언어교육프로그램의 체계화를 도모하고, 발전적 방향성을 제시하였다는데 의의가 있다.

A meta-analysis of the effects of multicultural education programs for young children

A meta-analysis of the effects of multicultural education programs for young children

The Effects of The Science Education Program based on Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) of Kindergarten Teachers on Scientific Knowledge, Scientific Inquiry Skill, and Scientific Inquiry Attitude of Young Children in Korea

The purpose of this research was to analyze the effects of the science education program based on pedagogical content knowledge of kindergarten teachers on scientific knowledges, scientific inquiry skills, and scientific inquiry attitudes of young children in Korea. Research aimed to analyze the effect of science education program based on PCK of kindergarten teachers on young children’ them. Research used a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. The participants enrolled in this study were 36 five-year-old from S kindergarten in Busan City, in Korea. The data was analyzed with the analysis of covariance test using the SPSS 18.0 software. The results of the research are as fallows; the participating in this science education program based on PCK of kindergarten teachers showed significantly higher scores in scientific knowledges, scientific inquiry skills and scientific inquiry attitudes than those who participated in science activities from Nu-Ri curriculum in Korea. In conclusion, it was confirmed that this science education program for young children based on PCK of kindergarten teachers improves young children's scientific knowledges, scientific inquiry skills, and scientific inquiry attitudes.

A Delphi Research Study for Developing Jeju-style Sustainable Development Education Program for Young Children

A Delphi Research Study for Developing Jeju-style Sustainable Development Education Program for Young Children

A Study on the Development of Sustainable Environmental Education Program for Young Children

본 연구는 만 5세 유아를 위한 지속가능발전 지향 환경교육 프로그램을 개발하는데 목적이 있다. 프로그램 개발을 위하여 문헌 및 선행연구 고찰과 3차례에 절친 델파이 조사를 통해 프로그램을 목적 및 목표, 교육내용, 교수-학습 단계 및 기법, 교사역할로 구성하고, 이를 프로그램을 고안하고 전문가의 내용타당도와 예비연구를 적용하여 최종안을 확정하였다. 개발된 프로그램의 목적은 자연을 사랑하고 환경보전 가치 인식하기이며, 목표는 환경문제에 관심 가지기, 지식 증진하기, 문제해결에 대한 능동적 사고력 기르기, 환경보호와 보전을 위한 행동 실천하기 등으로 구성되었다. 교육내용은 동·식물 보호, 물의 보전, 생활폐기물 분리수거로 구성되었다. 교수-학습 단계는 문제발견, 아이디어 생성, 아이디어 선택, 계획, 실천이며, 교수-학습 기법은 관찰, 형상화, 유추, 감정이입, 몸으로 생각하기 등을 활용할 수 있도록 하였다. 그리고 교사역할은 지원자, 환경제공자, 시범자 등으로 구성되었다.The purpose of this study was to develop the sustainable environmental program for 5-year-olds. For this purpose, this program based on an analysis of literature and previous researches was carried out, and experts’ opinions were collected by three times of Delphi survey. Then the final draft was organized through expert consultation after verifying the suitability of field application. The goals of final developed program were to love nature and recognize environmental preservation values, the objectives were to take interest in environmental issues, to promote knowledge of environment and environment problems, to develop active thinking skills for problem solving, to cultivate attitudes of respect for nature and environment, and to implement actions for environmental protection and conservation. he contents were consisted of the protection of animals and plants, the preservation of water, and the separation of household. teaching-learning levels were problem discovery, idea making and selecting, planning and practice, and methods were observation, abstraction, analogy, empathy, body thinking etc. The teacher’s roles were to be an supporter, an environmental provider, and a modeling etc.

The development of sustainable development-oriented creative character education program for young children in China

The development of sustainable development-oriented creative character education program for young children in China

Services for young children with disabilities in China’s rural area: a case study

Purpose Recently with increased legislative support and evidence-based studies on the importance of education for children with disabilities in China, special education programs and intervention and rehabilitation services have received more and more attention. There are limited studies on special education programs for children with disabilities located in China’s rural areas. This paper aims to select one special education program in China’s northeast rural area with a special focus on its curriculum design, accommodative services and teacher qualifications. Recommendations were provided on how to modify the curriculum to meet each child’s special needs, increase social interaction among children, increase teacher qualifications and improve teacher family collaboration. Design/methodology/approach The participating program serves orphans and children with disabilities between 6 and 18 years old and provides them 9-year free education, along with free textbooks, uniforms, food and boarding. Currently, there are approximately 100 students and 40 teachers, one director and one nurse. The teacher/staff and student ratio is 1:3. Data were collected through classroom observation and interviews. Afterward, the interview data were transcribed. Data were analyzed following Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-step approach. The researcher reviewed the collected data, then coded the data and reviewed, refined and revised the codes, and finally themes and sub-themes were identified with quotations that support each theme/sub-theme. Findings The identified themes are accommodations, education plan and curriculum and teacher qualifications. Accommodations include, but are not limited to, visual and hearing aids. National unity textbooks were adopted, along with national syllabus objectives, as a guideline for instruction and evaluation of child progress. Teachers also adjust curriculum-based students’ individual needs. All teachers hold an associate degree in special education, and those who teach specials hold a higher degree in the specialty area. Given that there is no speech language pathologist, physical therapist, or occupational therapist, teachers with rich working experiences in the related field serve as special professionals. Research limitations/implications The current research reports the program design, accommodations for children with disabilities, curriculum and syllabus, parent/guardian role and teacher qualifications in the selected school. Given that the current study focuses on only one school located in the rural area of China’s northeast, it may represent special education programs in rural China, but it is hard to be generalized to provide a big picture of China’s special education programs in more developed, metropolitan areas. Practical implications The selected school offers accommodative services to students with disabilities; adjusts its curriculum to make it developmentally appropriate; and offers educational, medical and rehabilitation services to promote student development to the maximum. The selected school should improve teacher quality, increase social interaction between children with and without disabilities, modify the curriculum to cater to individuals with different severities of disabilities and increase family professional collaboration. Originality/value There is limited study on special education programs for young children with disabilities in China’s rural area. The current study fills this gap and studies a special education school that offers services to children as young as six years old located in a small town in the northeast of China. The special focus of the study includes program curriculum, accommodations, rehabilitation and intervention services and teacher qualifications in this program.

Analyzes tendencies in studies of safety education program for young children

Analyzes tendencies in studies of safety education program for young children

국내 유아 다문화 교육프로그램 분석: 내용구성 및 효과검증방법을 중심으로

국내 유아 다문화 교육프로그램 분석: 내용구성 및 효과검증방법을 중심으로

A Study on Developing and Applying the Science-Art Convergence Education Program for Young Children based on the Storytelling

A Study on Developing and Applying the Science-Art Convergence Education Program for Young Children based on the Storytelling

Effectiveness of smoking prevention programs for preschool children in South Korea at post intervention

This study investigated the persistent effects of the Smoking Prevention Education Program for Young Children in South Korea. The subjects were 652 children aged five and six who attended eight early-childhood educational institutions. In the first year of the study, a pre- and post-test were conducted before and after the program, and the second post-test was conducted in the second year of the study. The results of the study are as follows. First, knowledge about preventing smoking, their attitude towards smoking, and ability of practicing smoking prevention measures of children aged five and six were improved significantly after their participation in the program. Second, children's knowledge about preventing smoking, their attitude towards smoking, and ability practice of children aged five and six persisted until they became six and seven years old. The results of this study provide implications for the improvement of current education to prevent smoking for young children.

The development and effects of the science education program for young children using mathematical representation

The development and effects of the science education program for young children using mathematical representation

A Study on the Development of Economic Education Program for Young Children

A Study on the Development of Economic Education Program for Young Children

The effects of STEAM education programs for young children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The effects of STEAM education programs for young children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A Study on the parents’ Perception and Needs of Early Childhood Integrated Arts Education Program for Young Children

A Study on the parents’ Perception and Needs of Early Childhood Integrated Arts Education Program for Young Children

The Effect of the Intergenerational Character Education Program for Young Children

본 연구는 유아-노인 세대통합 인성교육프로그램이 유아의 인성에 미치는 영향을 확인하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 이를 위해 세대 통합 인성교육프로그램에 관련 선행연구 탐색을 기초로 누리과정과 연계를 고려하여 유아-노인간 인성체험활동을 구성하여 실행하였다. 연구대상은 3세 유아 28명(실험집단 14명, 통제집단 14명)과 지역 내 거주하는 70대 노인 6명을 편의표집 하였다. 유아의 인성검사는 정선영(2015), 배윤진(2007)의 유아 인성 평가도구를 연구 목적에 맞게 수정·보완하여 사용하였다. 연구결과 유아인성교육중심 노인-유아 세대통합프로그램은 효, 질서, 협력, 배려, 존중, 나눔 순으로 유아의 인성 전반에 긍정적인 영향을 준 것으로 나타났다. 이 연구결과는 노인-유아 세대통합 체험활동이 유아의 인성을 함양할 수 있으며 우리 사회 고유의 미덕을 계승할 수 있는 긍정적인 교육프로그램임을 확인해 주었다.

Development and application of forest education program for young children

Development and application of forest education program for young children