The article reports some of the findings of rather comprehensive research
conducted on the preschool education in Slovenia, in which 810 preschool
teachers participated. As regards the early natural science teaching the results
show that the level of science literacy is on the increase, that the respondents
are well aware of the scientific knowledge, its formation and acquisition;
further, they also adopt a positive attitude towards natural science teaching at
the preschool level. Despite the aforementioned they perceive the lack of
professional competences as the main obstacle for more effective early science
education. In conclusion, some guidelines and instructions in the field of natural
science for undergraduate studies and for professional training of preschool
teachers are provided.
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