‘How do children learn science?’ The essay should critically analyse current educational trends and research on the cognitive development of young children in relation to how they acquire scientific...

How do children learn science?
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
Body    3
Conclusion    6
Reference list    8
Introduction
The understanding of the cognitive ability of young children is always changing. Researches done on the learning skills and the cognitive ability of young children over the past 50 years have indicated that preschool children often have well-established theories about the social and natural world at a very young age. The cu
ent trends in education have significantly changed the traditional ways of learning and it has both positive and negative effects on the social and learning skills of students. Early use of technology can play a great role in the building of cognitive skills in children, but there are several complex ways that can be more effective. The following writing is going to discuss the cognitive development of young children in relation to their scientific understanding.
Body
Scholars have recognized children as active and native learners of science and they learn and engage with science throughout their lives (van Keulen & Venema ). Everyday activities like talking with parents about scientific concepts, exploring the natural world, informal learning environments like visiting a science centre and museum can help children to learn more about science and its various aspects. According to researchers, the early engagements of children with science can have a long-term impact on their skills and motivation to study. According to researchers, children start to learn about science long before they enter formal education. Playtime, as well as television science programmes, can have a great effect on the scientific knowledge of children.
Technology has been rapidly changing the way we live and as education is an integral part of human lives, technologies have also significantly changed the education system in most countries. The cu
ent emerging trends in education are centered on the digitalization of the education system. The implementation of technology in the educational system has helped to reduce ba
iers in the way of providing quality education across the world. The cu
ent education system also implements technology in learning because it will help the children to
oaden their imagination (Zahro & Sumirat, 2019). The educational institutes around the world have implemented online education in their educational system, especially after the global pandemic. Online education has a number of benefits. It is more cost-efficient for the institutions; it is more flexible and convenient for students. In addition to that, researchers have seen an increase in students' attention rate after the implication of online education.
However, online education is not the same as traditional education and it does not offer students a sense of belonging. It also negatively impacts the communication skills of the students. For children, technology can be a great way of learning more about science. However, many researchers argue that technology should not replace the traditional way of learning for children as it is necessary for children to build their social skills. Another emerging trend in the education system is digital education. Digital education effectively blends modern technology with traditional educational methods. Educational institutes around the world have been gaining popularity because of their digital education programmes. However, for children, digital education can be physically harmful as technologies are often addictive and technologies are often not accessible to everyone (Kambouri-Danos et al., 2019). It will also affect the children's self-control issues. If the technology used by children or other students are not governed properly, they may come across harmful content. Digital education as well as online classes mostly considered the theoretical aspects of gaining knowledge and not the practical aspects.
According to researchers, children during their childhood advance their observing and interactive skills. Their
ains also make leaps about the ways it stores and...