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When science content becomes animated: preschool teachers’ experiences of slowmation implementation
Halmstad University, School of Education, Humanities and Social Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9605-3902
Halmstad University, School of Education, Humanities and Social Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5283-7038
Halmstad University, School of Education, Humanities and Social Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6825-2747
2025 (English)In: Research in Science & Technological Education, ISSN 0263-5143, E-ISSN 1470-1138, p. 1-23Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Background: Research emphasises preschool teachers’ work with multimodal representations to assist children in developing their understanding of science content. However, this can be time-consuming and challenging in terms of preparation and materials. Slowmation is a multimodal representation where children represent and visualise science content through narrated digital animations. More research is needed on preschool teachers’ experiences of using slowmation to teach science. Purpose: This study aimed to explore preschool teachers’ experiences of implementing slowmation to teach science content in a preschool context. Sample: The study involved five teachers and 17 children (4–5 years) at two preschool departments. Design and methods: To reflect on what science content to include in the slowmation as well as to articulate their pedagogical considerations for using slowmations, the reflective tool Content Representation (CoRe) was used. Based on the CoRe, the teachers constructed slowmations with the children. Video-stimulated recall interviews (n = 2) were conducted, allowing teachers to express their experiences. The interview data were then analysed thematically. Results: The teachers’ experiences of implementing slowmation are summarised in terms of (re)framing the content, children’s engagement, repeated opportunities to engage with the content, and preparation and support needs. For instance, the slowmation due to its design, provides repetitive learning opportunities for children and addresses children’s interests and engagement. The results have implications for teaching science with slowmation in preschool settings. Further, the results indicate the importance of using a reflective tool such as the CoRe for teachers to reflect on what particular content to include in the slowmations as well as, why and how to use slowmations in preschool. Conclusion: Slowmation enhances children’s engagement and understanding of science, offering teachers valuable insights into children’s learning. Despite some challenges, its repetitive structure contributes to visualising and learning science content. Further research from a teacher’s perspective provides additional insights into the conscious use of slowmations in preschool science activities. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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Oxon: Routledge, 2025. p. 1-23
Keywords [en]
Content representation, digital animation, preschool teachers, science content, slowmation
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Didactics Pedagogy
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Smart Cities and Communities, LEADS; Smart Cities and Communities
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-57305DOI: 10.1080/02635143.2025.2545369ISI: 001563176700001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105014750198OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-57305DiVA, id: diva2:1995706
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Swedish Research Council, 2019-03852Available from: 2025-09-07 Created: 2025-09-07 Last updated: 2025-10-01Bibliographically approved

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