ERIC Number: EJ1379572
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-6200
EISSN: EISSN-1740-7931
Which of the Bible Stories Do You Best Remember? The Significance of Selected Bible Stories for Early Childhood Education Students
Achituv, Sigal; Danino Lichtenstein, Ruth
British Journal of Religious Education, v45 n2 p186-199 2023
A study was conducted dealing with biblical narratives recalled by Israeli students of early childhood education (ECE), explanations they give for their choice and the reflection of these explanations on aspects of their personal and cultural identity. This qualitative research employs case study. It includes an activity which was conducted throughout several years in Bible teaching courses for ECE students. Ninety ECE students in two colleges were requested to recall a biblical narrative, draw it and explain their choice. Findings indicate a stable pattern: the vast majority drew pictures from "Genesis" and the first chapters of "Exodus." Students justified their choice by referring mainly to the meaning of narratives told to them in their early childhood and the narratives' relevance to their lives and values. Findings reflect aspects of personal components of students' identity, as well as broader national community components. The importance of this research is in illustrating biblical narratives from "Genesis" and the first chapters of "Exodus" in the memory of students of ECE. The students' explanations of the Bible stories they remember from their childhood indicate the significance they ascribe to their experiences during this period and the significant role kindergarten teachers play in teaching biblical narratives.
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Early Childhood Education, Self Concept, Cultural Awareness, Teacher Role, Kindergarten, Foreign Countries, Teacher Education, Preschool Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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