學前教育實施科學課程的探討

A study on the Science Curriculum in Preschool

本研究以幼稚園幼兒為對象，並透過主題教學方式，嘗試培養幼兒科學探究的能力。本研究使用文獻探討、田野觀察、行動研究等研究方法，以便蒐集相關資訊來完成研究目的。結果發現，主題教學重視幼兒獨立、自主、探索的學習能力，對於達到促進幼兒科學探究的思考能力、培養幼兒未來的科學興趣、發展幼兒科學的素養等目標有相當大的助益。本研究建議未來幼教師在進行相關課程時，可利用主題教學方式，找尋與幼兒生活經驗最熟悉、最相關的主題，以提供其縱向、橫向、且多元化的學習機會。

This research took young pupil from kindergartens as the research subject. The main purpose of this research was developing the ability of young pupil’ science inquisition through thematic approach. To fulfill the research purpose, the research included several ways to collect relative information such as documentary analysis, field observation and joint action research. The result showed that thematic approach was not only focus on independent and exploration of young pupil, but also helpful for promoting elaborative faculty, inducing science interests and developing science accomplishment. The research suggested that kindergarten teachers could use thematic approach when teaching and providing multi-dimensional study opportunity with familiar subject to experience life of young pupil.