신체움직임을 활용한 순환학습기반 유아과학교육 프로그램이 유아의 과학적 탐구능력, 과학적 태도, 물체조작능력 및 공간능력에 미치는 효과

The Effects of a Circle-based Early Childhood Science Education Program Using Physical Movement on Young Children’s Scientific Inquiry Ability, Scientific Attitude, Object Manipulation Ability and Spatial Ability

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effects of a learning cycle model-based early childhood education program using physical motion on young children’s scientific inquiry ability, scientific attitude, object manipulation ability and spatial ability. Methods: The subjects of this study were 60 five-year-old children who were attending K-G City Childcare Center. The SPSS Window 21.0 program and content analysis method were used, and post-validation Tukey was conducted to examine the differences between the one-way ANOVA and the group. Results: Activities using body movement were practiced systematically based on the circle learning. Children could revise their pre-concept and concept of error by interacting with other children, teachers and the environment. Furthermore ,children were attaining new knowledge while they were doing body movement activities, assessing and applying them to actual activities. Conclusion/Implications: This study is investigated a cyclic learning-based early childhood science education program using physical motion, which has significance in systematic and practical early childhood centered education for young children.