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1. INTRODUCTION i. Introduction of Environmental Science a. Introduction to Early Science b. The Importance of Nature Study ii. Development Concept of Sciences a. How Concept Develop and Acquired b. Promoting the concept of Science in Education c. Approaches to Sciences Awareness d. Characteristic for Effective Educators

2. IMPORTANCE OF NATURE STUDY a. Environmental Observation in Islam i. Appreciation of nature life b. Development of Environmental Awareness i. Gardening and Pets in Islam ii. Enhancement on Understanding of Ecological Significance

3. EARLY SCIENCES: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND SKILLS a. Enhancement on Ecological Significance b. Enrichment of Children Knowledge in Sciences i. Life Sciences ii. The concept of Zoology iii. The concept of Botany iv. The concept of Ecology c. Physical Sciences i. The Concept of Colour, Size, Shape and Texture ii. The Concept of Mass and Weight iii. The Concept of Force, Magnet and Electricity iv. The Concept of Sound, Light and Space d. Earth Sciences i. The Concept of Geography ii. The Concept of Ecology iii. Introduction to Planet and Space

4. TEACHING SCIENCES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING a. Developmental Appropriate Planning for young children i. Infant ii. Toddlers iii. Pre-schoolers b. Strategies in Acquiring Knowledge for Children i. Into Children-centred ii. A Thematic Approach iii. Play, Outdoor and Risky Learning iv. Technology in Teaching and Learning v. Integrated Approach c. Learning Environment i. Materials and Resources

5. OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT IN TEACHING a. The Principles of Enjoying Assessment and Creativity i. Direct ii. Assessment b. Assessing Self-Concept, Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy c. Evaluating Young Children’s Understanding

6. BUILDING SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND PARTNERSHIP a. Sciences at Home i. Roles of Adults ii. Home Continuity iii. Issues and Challenges b. Building and Engaging Communities