Research Article
The Scientific Approach in Developing Scientific Attitudes in Early Childhood
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355569, author={Theresia Alviani Sum and Martina Risna Merisal Ursula Enggo}, title={The Scientific Approach in Developing Scientific Attitudes in Early Childhood}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health and Agriculture, ICEHHA 2024, 13-14 December 2024, Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICEHHA}, year={2025}, month={5}, keywords={attitudes early childhood scientific}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355569} }- Theresia Alviani Sum
Martina Risna Merisal Ursula Enggo
Year: 2025
The Scientific Approach in Developing Scientific Attitudes in Early Childhood
ICEHHA
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355569
Abstract
This study aims to explore and understand the implementation of the scientific approach in developing scientific attitudes in early childhood amid resource limitations across ten Early Childhood Education (ECE) institutions (ECE). Using a qualitative method and case study approach, the research was conducted over three months, from January to March 2024. The subjects of the study included educators from various ECE institutions. Data were collected through interviews and observations based on planned activities. Data analysis followed the Mills and Huberman model, encompassing data collection, data condensation, data organization and display, as well as verification and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the scientific approach, despite resource challenges, was successfully integrated into teaching and learning activities and proved effective in enhancing scientific attitudes in early childhood. This research provides valuable insights into the strategies educators employ to overcome obstacles and support the development of Early Childhood Education.
