Exploring the Horizons: The Influence of 'Children Learning the Language of Nature' Project on Fundamental Skill Development and Environmental Attitudes

Ümit Ünsal Kaya; Nezahat Hamiden Karaca; İjlal Ocak; Münevver Can Yaşar; Nuray Kurtdede Fidan

Makale detayları

Exploring the Horizons: The Influence of 'Children Learning the Language of Nature' Project on Fundamental Skill Development and Environmental Attitudes

Yazarlar:

Ümit Ünsal Kaya | Nezahat Hamiden Karaca | İjlal Ocak | Münevver Can Yaşar | Nuray Kurtdede Fidan

Yayıncı:

Bartin University

Ana Başlıklar:

Out-of-School Learning | Development of Environmental Education and Programs | Child Development Education

Dergi:

Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.502-519

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345131

pISSN:

1308-7177

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Özet:

 In the contemporary world, rapid technological advancements, increasing urbanization, and industrialization have exacerbated environmental issues. Addressing these challenges necessitates cultivating sensitive and conscious individuals. Within this scope, the Children Learning the Language of Nature project was implemented from October 5 to 9, 2020, targeting preschool children with limited exposure to nature education. Conducted in various natural settings in Afyonkarahisar, the project involved 20 children and featured 41 diverse activities spanning drama, art, music, mathematics, and Turkish. These activities aimed to familiarize children with the natural environment, enhance their environmental awareness, and support their cognitive development. To evaluate the childrens fundamental skills and environmental attitudes, the Preschool Childrens Basic Skills Scale and the Childrens Attitudes Towards the Environment Scale were employed. The findings demonstrate the significant role of nature education in early childhood, offering valuable insights for educators and policymakers. This study underscores the importance of fostering environmentally conscious and sensitive children while serving as a foundation for the development of future educational programs. Moreover, it highlights the critical role of nature education in supporting holistic child development.

 In the contemporary world, rapid technological advancements, increasing urbanization, and industrialization have exacerbated environmental issues. Addressing these challenges necessitates cultivating sensitive and conscious individuals. Within this scope, the Children Learning the Language of Nature project was implemented from October 5 to 9, 2020, targeting preschool children with limited exposure to nature education. Conducted in various natural settings in Afyonkarahisar, the project involved 20 children and featured 41 diverse activities spanning drama, art, music, mathematics, and Turkish. These activities aimed to familiarize children with the natural environment, enhance their environmental awareness, and support their cognitive development. To evaluate the childrens fundamental skills and environmental attitudes, the Preschool Childrens Basic Skills Scale and the Childrens Attitudes Towards the Environment Scale were employed. The findings demonstrate the significant role of nature education in early childhood, offering valuable insights for educators and policymakers. This study underscores the importance of fostering environmentally conscious and sensitive children while serving as a foundation for the development of future educational programs. Moreover, it highlights the critical role of nature education in supporting holistic child development.

 In the contemporary world, rapid technological advancements, increasing urbanization, and industrialization have exacerbated environmental issues. Addressing these challenges necessitates cultivating sensitive and conscious individuals. Within this scope, the Children Learning the Language of Nature project was implemented from October 5 to 9, 2020, targeting preschool children with limited exposure to nature education. Conducted in various natural settings in Afyonkarahisar, the project involved 20 children and featured 41 diverse activities spanning drama, art, music, mathematics, and Turkish. These activities aimed to familiarize children with the natural environment, enhance their environmental awareness, and support their cognitive development. To evaluate the childrens fundamental skills and environmental attitudes, the Preschool Childrens Basic Skills Scale and the Childrens Attitudes Towards the Environment Scale were employed. The findings demonstrate the significant role of nature education in early childhood, offering valuable insights for educators and policymakers. This study underscores the importance of fostering environmentally conscious and sensitive children while serving as a foundation for the development of future educational programs. Moreover, it highlights the critical role of nature education in supporting holistic child development.

 Günümüz dünyasında, hızlı teknolojik gelişmeler, artan kentleşme ve sanayileşme, çevresel sorunların artışını beraberinde getirmiştir. Bu sorunlara karşı duyarlı ve bilinçli bireyler yetiştirmek, bu zorlukların üstesinden gelmekte kritik bir öneme sahiptir. Bu bağlamda, 5-9 Ekim 2020 tarihleri arasında, doğa eğitimine yabancı okul öncesi çocuklar için Çocuklar Doğanın Dilini Öğreniyor adlı bir proje yürütülmüştür. Proje, Afyonkarahisarda çeşitli doğal alanlarda gerçekleştirilmiş olup, kapsamında 20 çocukla drama, sanat, müzik, matematik ve Türkçe gibi disiplinlerde 41 farklı etkinlik düzenlenmiştir. Bu etkinlikler, çocukların doğal dünyayı tanımalarını, çevreye yönelik farkındalıklarını artırmalarını ve düşünme becerilerini geliştirmelerini hedeflemiştir. Araştırma sürecinde, çocukların temel becerilerini ve çevre tutumlarını değerlendirmek için Okulöncesi Öğrencilerine Yönelik Temel Beceri Ölçeği ve Çocukların Çevreye Karşı Tutumları Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bu proje, erken çocukluk döneminde doğa eğitiminin etkilerini ortaya koymakta ve çocukların çevresel sorunlara karşı daha bilinçli ve duyarlı olmaları yönünde eğitimciler ve politika yapıcılar için önemli veriler sunmaktadır. Bu çalışma, gelecekte benzer eğitim programlarının geliştirilmesi için bir temel teşkil etmekte ve doğa eğitiminin çocukların gelişimindeki rolünü vurgulamaktadır.

Makale detayları

Exploring the Horizons: The Influence of 'Children Learning the Language of Nature' Project on Fundamental Skill Development and Environmental Attitudes

Yazarlar:

Ümit Ünsal Kaya | Nezahat Hamiden Karaca | İjlal Ocak | Münevver Can Yaşar | Nuray Kurtdede Fidan

Yayıncı:

Bartin University

Ana Başlıklar:

Out-of-School Learning | Development of Environmental Education and Programs | Child Development Education

Dergi:

Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.502-519

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345131

pISSN:

1308-7177

Nature

environment

fundamental skills

early childhood

education

awarenessÇevre

doğa

temel beceri

erken çocukluk

eğitim

farkındalık

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Ümit Ünsal Kaya | Nezahat Hamiden Karaca | İjlal Ocak | Münevver Can Yaşar | Nuray Kurtdede Fidan

Yayıncı: Bartin University

Ana Başlıklar: Out-of-School Learning | Development of Environmental Education and Programs | Child Development Education

Dergi: Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.502-519

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001345131

pISSN: 1308-7177

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ümit Ünsal Kaya | Nezahat Hamiden Karaca | İjlal Ocak | Münevver Can Yaşar | Nuray Kurtdede Fidan

Yayıncı:

Bartin University

Ana Başlıklar:

Out-of-School Learning | Development of Environmental Education and Programs | Child Development Education

Dergi:

Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.502-519

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345131

pISSN:

1308-7177