THE NATURE OF SCIENCE UNDERSTANDING FOR PRESCHOOLERS
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Understanding the nature of science is a key element of science literacy, which is a critical characteristic of children and youth that Thailand expects in today's era of rapid scientific and technological change. Developing understanding of the nature of science in preschool children leads to good attitudes towards science, cultivates good habits in knowledge-seeking like scientists, and enhances children's experiences in participating in science. This article therefore aims to present definition of the nature of science, the importance of understanding the nature of science for preschool children, the components of understanding the nature of science, as well as guidelines for enhancing understanding of the nature of science that are appropriate for the development of preschoolers, in order to reinforce awareness and provide guidelines for preschooler teachers or related personnel to apply in organizing experiences or further research studies.
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