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This chapter presents the Early Childhood Climate Change Education Model (ECE-CCE), a structured framework designed to introduce climate change concepts to young children in a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and solution-focused manner. Developed through collaboration between early childhood educators, researchers, and NGOs, the model integrates experiential learning, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary education to foster meaningful engagement with environmental topics. It is structured around three thematic modules: World as a System, which helps children understand natural cycles, climate patterns, and ecological interconnections; Humans as a Part of Nature, Not Its Owner, which encourages respect for biodiversity and recognition of human dependence on the environment; and Earth-Friendly Consumption, which focuses on sustainable living practices, such as waste reduction and distinguishing between needs and wants. A pilot study conducted in a community-based kindergarten indicated that children participated with interest, actively followed the activities, and eagerly asked questions. These observations suggest that when introduced through experiential and interactive methods, young children can meaningfully engage with climate-related topics. Additionally, family engagement was incorporated to extend learning beyond the classroom and encourage discussions on sustainability at home. The ECE-CCE model offers a promising approach to integrating climate change educationClimate change education into early learning environments by embedding systems thinking into early childhood curricula. Its adaptability across different educational settings makes it a valuable tool for fostering awareness and engagement in young learners.

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Early Childhood Educators to Raise Young Children’s Awareness on Climate Change

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    2025年

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  • Sezen Çiçek-Apaydin,
  • Burcu Sari-Uğurlu,
  • Halime Öztürk-Çalikoğlu,
  • Ebru Aktan,
  • Özge Sönmez,
  • Erdem Vardar

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This chapter presents the Early Childhood Climate Change Education Model (ECE-CCE), a structured framework designed to introduce climate change concepts to young children in a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and solution-focused manner. Developed through collaboration between early childhood educators, researchers, and NGOs, the model integrates experiential learning, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary education to foster meaningful engagement with environmental topics. It is structured around three thematic modules: World as a System, which helps children understand natural cycles, climate patterns, and ecological interconnections; Humans as a Part of Nature, Not Its Owner, which encourages respect for biodiversity and recognition of human dependence on the environment; and Earth-Friendly Consumption, which focuses on sustainable living practices, such as waste reduction and distinguishing between needs and wants. A pilot study conducted in a community-based kindergarten indicated that children participated with interest, actively followed the activities, and eagerly asked questions. These observations suggest that when introduced through experiential and interactive methods, young children can meaningfully engage with climate-related topics. Additionally, family engagement was incorporated to extend learning beyond the classroom and encourage discussions on sustainability at home. The ECE-CCE model offers a promising approach to integrating climate change educationClimate change education into early learning environments by embedding systems thinking into early childhood curricula. Its adaptability across different educational settings makes it a valuable tool for fostering awareness and engagement in young learners.