DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE E-SKY MODULE BASED ON PBL IN THE TEACHING AND FACILITATION PROCESS OF EARLY SCIENCE

Journal of Baltic Science Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(2), P. 221 - 239

Published: April 20, 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing concern in science education on the enhancement of preschoolers' knowledge and motivation for concepts by implementing efficient teaching methods. This study explored development effectiveness E-sky Module increasing preschoolers Project-based Learning (PBL) activities conducted both within outside preschool. employed Design Development Research (DDR) approach, incorporating many research During qualitative interviews needs analysis phase, three different themes related to difficulties encountered teachers when conducting early projects were meticulously recorded analysed. Based quantitative completed experts field, this determined have substantial level validity satisfactory reliability. is evidenced Cronbach's alpha coefficient (p < .82) observed. Moreover, throughout evaluation four distinct effectively reported, suggesting that module significantly contributed comprehensive preschoolers. Hence, future studies should explore potential enhancing acquisition through promoting emergence conducive learning environments context PBL. Keywords: project-based learning, pedagogical, facilitation process, module, scaffolding

Language: Английский

Bidirectional effects of parenting and ADHD symptoms in young children: Effects of comorbid oppositional symptoms

Development and Psychopathology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 14

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

Abstract Psychosocial factors play an important role in the manifestation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and accompanying impairment levels children. In a community sample 796 children evaluated at 4, 5, 6 years age, bidirectional effects were examined for each three components parenting (parental support, hostility, scaffolding skills) ADHD-specific that are not associated with oppositional defiant disorder. Results indicated (a) age 4 changes ADHD-I (inattention) or ADHD-H (hyperactive-impulsive) subsequent year, (b) (c) 5 decreases parental skills increases hostility from ages to years, (d) support was decrease 6. Findings suggest ADHD can lead poorer attitudes behavior, while during kindergarten has small effect on decreasing over time.

Language: Английский

Content validation of an executive function observation tool using the Delphi method

Mesure et évaluation en éducation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 46(2), P. 1 - 1

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Peu de mesures permettent d'examiner globalement les fonctions exécutives (FE) chez l'enfant d'âge préscolaire en contextes éducatifs. Elles constituent pourtant un prédicteur réussite éducative. Les composantes des FE (p. ex. l'inhibition) sont habituellement mesurées par tâches standardisées et rapportées, amenant une divergence entre résultats. On observe aussi prédominance l'utilisation mesurant seule composante FE. Ainsi, la création d'un instrument d'observation systématique semble nécessaire, même que validation du contenu celui-ci, pour pouvoir brosser portrait représentatif global classe. Dans cette étude, le d'une grille nouvellement élaborée sur a été validé auprès panel d'experts à l'aide méthode Delphi. Cet article, qui présente notamment l'application procédure résultats découlent, discute retombées limites Delphi, est plus exploitée dans études éducation.