Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)

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The Effect of Eco-Centered Early Childhood Education by Seasonal Divisions on Child Nature-Friendly Attitudes and Emotional Intelligence

절기에 따른 생태유아교육 활동이 자연친화적 태도와 정서지능에 미치는 효과

  • Park, Jaeok (Department of Child Studies, Inha University) ;
  • Jung, Hyejin (Department of Family Happy Policy, Gyeonggido Family & Women Research Institute)
  • 박재옥 (인하대학교 아동학과) ;
  • 정혜진 (경기도가족여성연구원 가족행복정책부)
  • Received : 2016.08.31
  • Accepted : 2016.10.28
  • Published : 2016.10.31
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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate how the eco-centered early childhood education by seasonal divisions influences the child's nature-friendly attitude and emotional intelligence. Methods: Forty 5-year-olds from 2 preschools in Gyeonggi were selected through convenience sampling and were divided into the experimental group (21) and the comparative group (19). The experimental group received eco-centered childhood education by seasonal divisions 2 or 3 times a week (33 in total). Pre-post data were collected on both groups and analyzed via t-test and ANCOVAs. Results: The key result was as follows: eco-centered childhood education by seasonal divisions influenced positively the nature-friendly attitude and emotional intelligence of children. Conclusion: Based on the result, it is recommended that eco-centered early childhood education be applied in childhood education and that relevant program be developed. Eco-centered education by seasonal divisions is meaningful in early childhood so that children can be harmonious with the nature. Furthermore, the study should be continued for the development of qualified eco-centered education.

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