Nov 18, 2013 21:44
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español term

Conocimiento del entorno

español al inglés Ciencias sociales Educación / Pedagogía Teaching methods
SPAIN. Name of a school subject / learning unit in Early Childhood Education (kindergarten/pre-school age). The names of things change quickly in education (A teacher friend informs that Conocimiento del Medio is what we used to call simply "Science") so I'm not sure what is the best way to render it nowadays. I'd be interested in both UK and US terms, or from anywhere else in the English-speaking world.

"Conocimiento del entorno:
Con esta área de conocimiento y experiencia se pretende favorecer en el alumnado el proceso
de descubrimiento y representación de los diferentes contextos que componen el entorno infantil,
así como facilitar su inserción en ellos, de manera reflexiva y participativa. Los contenidos
de esta área adquieren sentido desde la complementariedad con el resto de las áreas, y habrán
de interpretarse en las propuestas didácticas desde la globalidad de la acción y de los aprendizajes.
Así por ejemplo, el entorno no puede ser comprendido sin la utilización de los diferentes
lenguajes, de la misma manera la realización de desplazamientos orientados ha de hacerse desde
el conocimiento del propio cuerpo y de su ubicación espacial."

Discussion

Rachael West Nov 21, 2013:
Yes. I wasn't suggesting otherwise.
peter jackson Nov 20, 2013:
Yes, but that series is used in primary. There is a very real differerence between the structured and formal learning of primary in Spain and what should be learning theough discovery in infants.
Rachael West Nov 20, 2013:
Just FYI…. http://www.macmillanenglish.com/courses/macmillan-natural-an...
Social science is something for little ones too though! But yes, I think K&U is the term neilmac is after
Rachael West Nov 20, 2013:
Yes, K&U is commonly used, Knowledge and Understanding of the World. I didn't see you'd added that to your answer, or I might have remembered! It's very common in International schools here.
peter jackson Nov 19, 2013:
http://www.wiganschoolsonline.net/early_years/docs/ELG Natio...
This is not a question of getting points, just about what is a suitable translation!
peter jackson Nov 19, 2013:
I'm sorry but I really don't think social science is thr right term, at least in the UK, for this sort of age group.
http://severnprimaryschool.co.uk/curriculum_list.asp?Section...

Proposed translations

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Social sciences

Usually taught to young primary children, this subject pretty much covers anything from history, geography, science and nature, and anything related to the environment in general.
At this young age, kids aren't usually taught all of these things seperately but touch on all of them in one subject.
I'd call it social sciences in English, but there may be other alternatives.

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Note added at 18 mins (2013-11-18 22:02:30 GMT)
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Probably better in singular: social science
Note from asker:
I'll confirm it with the client tomorrow, but this sounds likely. Cheers ;)
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard : It's so vague and wide ranging you could call it almost anything, but this is a good idea.
3 minutos
Thanks Phil
agree Carolina Greer-Correa : Sounds the most natural
13 horas
Thanks Carolina
agree Marianne Pickles (X) : Yes, I think 'social science' fits well.
13 horas
Thanks Marianne
agree Phoenix III : The only correct choice
15 horas
Thanks Phoenix
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Awareness of the environment

Possibly.

We believe in sustainable practices which will be encouraged within centre. Children will be encouraged to develop a respect for and enjoyment of the natural environment and living things .Children’s awareness of the environment will be promoted through daily practices, resources and interactions
http://www.yambapreschool.com/p/about-us.html (New South Wales)

ROCKETS - Junior League of Phoenix
www.jlp.org/?nd=p_rockets
Through the ROCKETS Teacher Launch Seminar, more than 50 preschool and early ... Expectation 4: Children develop an awareness of the environment and ...

Effects of Mindful Awareness Practices on Executive Functions
www.stillquietplace.com/.../Flook-Effects-of-Mindful-Awaren...
by L FLOOK - ‎2010 - ‎Cited by 68 - ‎Related articles
This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. .... preschool children suggesting that those with more behavioral dysregulation ... other people's thoughts and feelings); and (c) awareness of the environment.
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1 hora

Environmental awareness

-? all over the place these days

Bucklebury Primary School - Bucklebury Church of England Primary ...
buckleburyschool.org.uk/.../Environmental%20Awareness%20Policy.pd...‎
Bucklebury CofE Primary School. Page 1. Environmental Awareness policy. Version dated March 2008. Bucklebury Church of England Primary School.

http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012...

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/resident/environment/countryside/en...
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Knowledge of the world

Conocimiento del medio is a mish mash of Science, Geography and History. In the British system they are regarded as separate subjects. Knowledge of the World is what we used in the BRitish Council Bilingual Project.

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Note added at 25 mins (2013-11-18 22:09:45 GMT)
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I have just checked the BC curriculum. It called Conocimiento del Medio in infants "Knowledge and Understanding of the World"

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Note added at 8 hrs (2013-11-19 06:31:36 GMT)
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Look at this, Neil. This is from a UK curriculum for the foundation stage.
http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/15791/1/knowledgeunderstandinge.pdf_la...
I think this term is much closer to the concept in "educación infantil" in Spain.
Note from asker:
This sounds more like it. I'll let the client see all the options and he can decide...
Peer comment(s):

agree Rachel Fell : sounds feasible and I agree about your comment about Social sciences()
21 horas
Thanks, Rachel.
agree Rachael West : Yes, as mentioned in the discussion, this is the ideal term
2 días 21 horas
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