406435

Measuring the Habits of a Systems Thinker in Kindergarten Children

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Education, general

Abstract

This study aims to assess the habits of systems thinking in kindergarten children. Methodology: A specialized test was designed, consisting of three distinct activities to assess the systems thinking habits of each child individually. The research sample included 30 children, aged 5-6 years, enrolled in the second level of kindergarten at Al-Agezi Primary School, within the Western Tanta Educational Administration under the Directorate of Education in El-Gharbia Governorate, during the academic year 2023/2024. Psychometric validation of the test was ensured through the application of various statistical methods. The findings revealed that the habits most appropriate for systems thinking in kindergarten children include: reciprocal thinking, seeking causal relationships, perseverance for accuracy, considering consequences, appreciating the impact of time, and striving for a holistic understanding of the system. Furthermore, the systems thinker habits test developed for kindergarten children was proven to be a valid and reliable instrument for assessing these cognitive habits. The study recommends adopting this test as a primary tool for measuring the level of systems thinker habits in kindergarten children, and further suggests that these habits be incorporated into curricula and activities tailored for this developmental stage

DOI

10.21608/ihites.2024.333359.1212

Keywords

Measuring, Habits, Systems Thinker, Kindergarten children

Authors

First Name

Mariam

Last Name

Sonbol

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Assistant Lecturer, Department of Childhood, Faculty of Education, Tanta University ,Egypt

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mariam.sonbol@edu.tanta.edu.eg

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First Name

Mostafa

Last Name

Sadek

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Professor and Department Chair of Childhood, Faculty of Education, Tanta University,Egypt

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mostafa.sadek@edu.tanta.edu.eg

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First Name

Enas

Last Name

Al-Ashry,

MiddleName

Farouk

Affiliation

Professor Department of Childhood, Faculty of Education, Tanta University,Egypt

Email

enas.eleshry@edu.tanta.edu.eg

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First Name

Abeer

Last Name

El-Sharkawy

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Lecturer, Department of Childhood, Faculty of Education, Tanta University,egypt

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abeer.elsharkawy@edu.tanta.edu.eg

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Volume

5

Article Issue

4

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53173

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-11-03

Publish Date

2024-12-01

Page Start

36

Page End

46

Print ISSN

2682-3918

Online ISSN

2682-3926

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https://ijites.journals.ekb.eg/article_406435.html

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406,435

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1,128

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Publication Title

International Journal of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies

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https://ijites.journals.ekb.eg/

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Measuring the Habits of a Systems Thinker in Kindergarten Children

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01 Feb 2025