TEACHING TECHNOLOGY SKILLS TO 4-5-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN THROUGH SHAPE RECOGNITION ACTIVITIES

Manh Tuan Nguyen, Thi Hang Nga Nguyen , Thị Nhâm Trịnh

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Technology education is increasingly emphasized in preschool education programs worldwide. The study investigates the effectiveness of integrating technology education in teaching mathematics to 4-5-year-old preschool children. Based on the review of related literature, the study proposes a scale to evaluate the technology use skills of 4-5-year-old children during activities designed to familiarize them with shapes. An experiment was conducted at a public preschool in Bac Giang province. The study shows the effectiveness of integrating technology education in teaching children to become familiar with shapes. The research results also confirm that combining technology education with activities to familiarize children with shapes aligns well with the Preschool Education program and current practical conditions.

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