The purpose of this study is to develop, put into practice and verify a class model that uses active learning, which allows students to solve problems on their own, in a Home Economics class for 8th grade students with the theme, “Our growth and family: Interaction with young children.”
The “Class model for nurturing communication skills,” developed in this study has the following characteristics.
(1) Deepening the understanding of young children through direct and indirect involvement of young children’s parents and students.
(2) Creating a “FAQ of interactions with young children,” in the post learning of the interactive practice with the young children.
(3) Students having discussions with their families and kindergarten teachers and solving problems in order to have a better understanding of the mental and physical development of the young children.
(4) The interactions with young children are also related to clothing and eating habits.