Tuula H Skarstein
Biographic Data
| ID | 9635564 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tuula H Skarstein |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tuula H |
| FAMILY NAME | Skarstein |
| SIGNATURE | SKARSTEIN T H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Stavanger |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1673-1129 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Early science education for toddlers (1–3-year-olds) in natural environments – exploring the perspectives of early childhood teachers in Norway
Although early childhood science education is a field that is gaining increasing research interest, there is still little research on early science learning with a focus on toddlers. In Norway, science-related activities in natural environments are common in early childhood education and care (ECEC) institutions. This study addresses this research gap by interviewing early childhood teachers in Norway about their perspectives on early science edu…
Children’s critical thinking skills
The significance of learning to think critically from a young age is well documented. Early childhood educators play an essential role in children’s critical skills development. Therefore, it is crucial to understand their perceptions of this concept. This qualitative study explored Norwegian early childhood educators’ perceptions of critical thinking (CT). Ten educators representing three different kindergartens were interviewed. Thematic analys…
The Mission of Early Childhood Education in the Anthropocene
During the last century, the human way of life has begun to transgress many of the Earth’s biophysical boundaries in an alarming way. The consequences of this are more dramatic and long lasting than ever before. Many researchers even argue that humanity has created a new geological epoch, which they call Anthropocene. Education, even in early childhood (EC), is often presented as a remedy for these complex problems. Yet, how can anyone prepare yo…
Outdoors as an arena for science learning and physical education in kindergarten
The aim of this study is to provide more knowledge on how outdoor time in Norwegian kindergartens is used as a resource for educational activities regarding science education and physical education. Through a questionnaire and a focus group interview, the study investigated early childhood teachers’ perceptions of their work with these subjects and included twelve teachers representing nine kindergartens. According to the teachers, they work more…
Curious children and knowledgeable adults – early childhood student-teachers’ species identification skills and their views on the importance of species knowledge
This study investigates early childhood (EC) student-teachers’ species identification skills and their views on the importance of species knowledge. The study used a mixed methods approach, including a species identification test and a questionnaire, and involved 186 Norwegian EC student-teachers. Our results reveal that species knowledge of first-year students was poor when they entered university. During their first semester, the students learn…
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The Mission of Early Childhood Education in the Anthropocene
During the last century, the human way of life has begun to transgress many of the Earth’s biophysical boundaries in an alarming way. The consequences of this are more dramatic and long lasting than ever before. Many researchers even argue that humanity has created a new geological epoch, which they call Anthropocene. Education, even in early childhood (EC), is often presented as a remedy for these complex problems. Yet, how can anyone prepare yo…
Outdoors as an arena for science learning and physical education in kindergarten
The aim of this study is to provide more knowledge on how outdoor time in Norwegian kindergartens is used as a resource for educational activities regarding science education and physical education. Through a questionnaire and a focus group interview, the study investigated early childhood teachers’ perceptions of their work with these subjects and included twelve teachers representing nine kindergartens. According to the teachers, they work more…
Curious children and knowledgeable adults – early childhood student-teachers’ species identification skills and their views on the importance of species knowledge
This study investigates early childhood (EC) student-teachers’ species identification skills and their views on the importance of species knowledge. The study used a mixed methods approach, including a species identification test and a questionnaire, and involved 186 Norwegian EC student-teachers. Our results reveal that species knowledge of first-year students was poor when they entered university. During their first semester, the students learn…
Children’s critical thinking skills
The significance of learning to think critically from a young age is well documented. Early childhood educators play an essential role in children’s critical skills development. Therefore, it is crucial to understand their perceptions of this concept. This qualitative study explored Norwegian early childhood educators’ perceptions of critical thinking (CT). Ten educators representing three different kindergartens were interviewed. Thematic analys…
Early science education for toddlers (1–3-year-olds) in natural environments – exploring the perspectives of early childhood teachers in Norway
Although early childhood science education is a field that is gaining increasing research interest, there is still little research on early science learning with a focus on toddlers. In Norway, science-related activities in natural environments are common in early childhood education and care (ECEC) institutions. This study addresses this research gap by interviewing early childhood teachers in Norway about their perspectives on early science edu…
Pedagogy (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Early childhood (4 works) · Early childhood education (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Animal and Plant Science Education (3 works) · Norwegian (3 works) · Ecology (2 works) · Environmental Education and Sustainability (2 works)