Proceeding International Symposium on Global Education, Psychology, and Cultural Synergy
Vol 1 No 1 (2024): PROCEEDING INSPIRE 2024: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GLOBAL EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY,

Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Nature Education through a Kindergarten School-based Curriculum: A Case Study in Jiangsu, China

JIE ZHANG (Faculty of Education Universiti Malaya)
Mohd Nazri Bin Abdul Rahman (Faculty of Education Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)



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14 Jan 2025

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This study explores the challenges and strategies of implementing nature education through school-based programs in Jiangsu Province kindergartens. Interviews with teachers from five kindergartens revealed experiences of integrating natural resources into daily teaching. Results showed that nature education, though valued for promoting holistic child development, faces challenges like insufficient theoretical guidance, weak teamwork, and inconsistent parental support. Public kindergartens benefited from community support and resource integration, while private ones struggled with systematic planning. The study recommends enhancing teacher training, reinforcing collaboration, improving curriculum assessment, increasing parental involvement, and incorporating forest education concepts to boost nature-based learning. This study provides valuable insights through a comprehensive analysis of nature education in China at the local level, and provides strong support for the improvement of nature education practice by improving the quality of early childhood education through a multidisciplinary perspective.

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PsychoSeries

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The PsychoSeries Proceedings aims to contribute to the advancement of psychological science and practice by encompassing a comprehensive range of topics. These include, but are not limited to: - Educational Psychology: Investigating the role of psychological principles in learning processes and ...