The effectiveness of using visual representations in organizing activities teaching the concept of time to 5-6-year-old preschoolers: A quasi-experimental study

Nguyen Manh Tuan1, , Nguyen Thi Vui2
1 Faculty of Early Childhood Education, Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam
2 Hand in Hand Kindergarten, Yen Khanh district, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam

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This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effectiveness of using visual representations supporting 5-6-year-old preschool children familiar with the concept of time. Two groups of children (40 each) were compared: the experimental group participated in activities using visual tools (e.g., pictorial calendars, weekly wheels, seasonal charts), while the control group followed traditional instruction. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups after the intervention (p < 0.05), with the experimental group showing greater improvement in time-related understanding. The study highlights the positive impact of visual representations in helping young children acquire the abstract concept of time in a more concrete, logical, and engaging way, and recommends broader application in early childhood education.

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