A study on young children’s naturalist intelligence: observation of parent-child joint nature activities

• Main Authors: Mei-Ling Wu, 吳美玲
• Other Authors: Chien-Yi Huang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2005
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/13134590538175508779

碩士 === 國立台北護理學院 === 嬰幼兒保育研究所 === 93 === The purposes of this study were to explore young children’s naturalist intelligence through the parent-child joint nature activities and to find out the effects of parent-child interaction on nature activities. Qualitative research methods including direct observation and semi-structured interview were used to collect data in field activities. In order to explore the relationship in depth between parent-child interaction and children’s naturalist intelligence, various forms of data including observational records, young children’s nature journal and video recording were analyzed and discussed. Results of the study can be discussed from two aspects: A. young children’s naturalist intelligence and B. effects of parent-child interaction on nature activities as follows: A. Young children’s naturalist intelligence 1. Subjects in the study presented 3 behavioral patterns in the nature activities, i.e., easy playing, close to nature, and silent observer. Several core capabilities of naturalist intelligence were presented especially recognition ability. 2. Several actions regarding recognition ability were inspired and presented during the Bingo games, including observation, comparison, verification, and decision-making. 3. In nature observation activities, young children not only presented both integral and incisive nature mind but also went through the progress of cognition such as assimilation and accommodation. B. Effects of parent-child interaction on nature activities 1. In parent-child joint nature activities, process of the parent-child interaction demonstrated the co-finding and co-decision-making procedure. 2. 3 patterns of mother role were illustrated during parent-child interaction, i.e., enthusiastic expert, information provider, and warm companion. Limitations of the study would be reported; suggestion for parents and researchers would also be discussed.