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Publication Date: 2021
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Preschool Teachers' Preparation Programs: The Use of Puppetry for Early Childhood Science Education
Ocal, Erdinc; Karademir, Abdulhamit; Saatcioglu, Ozkan; Demirel, Beyza
International Journal of Educational Methodology, v7 n2 p305-318 2021
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.
Descriptors: Puppetry, Teacher Education Programs, Standards, Early Childhood Education, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Attitudes, Preservice Teachers, Positive Attitudes, Student Centered Learning, Creative Activities, Workshops, Self Efficacy, Measures (Individuals)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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