The Study of Current Situations Problems and needs for Science and Mathematics Learning Management for Early Childhood Children in the Central Region of Thailand.

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the current issues and needs of learning experience management media in science and mathematics for early childhood education in the central region of Thailand. 353 pre-school teachers in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Suphanburi provinces were inquired, and analytically oriented questionnaires use frequency distributions to determine percentages. The findings were subsequently summarized in a descriptive sequential format. 1) in the field of learning experience management Most teachers design learning experiences to closely align with children's developmental needs. Accounting for 94.4%; 2) Regarding the media for learning experience management, the majority of teachers (72%) believe that the media used should be Learning by doing; 3) Concerning challenges and obstacles in designing or using the media for learning experience management, Evaluation of participation in activities of 84.1% resulted in children's use of media in real life 40.2%, corresponds to the learning unit 29%. 43.9% Indicates that children can use creative media independently. while 41.1% were video presentations by teachers; 4) The main obstacle for teachers is a lack of guidance and support. 54.2% reported challenges in inventing or using instructional media without a clear understanding of the content and substance of the curriculum. 36.4% indicated the use of materials and equipment durability and resilience, whereas 94.4% expressed the need for media that aligned with the content of the curriculum, correlates with learning units, and Supporting children's development is crucial for integrating other content and adapting to learning activities.