Project-Based Inquiry in STEM Teaching for Preschool Children

Autor/inn/en	Chen, Ya-Ling; Tippett, Christine D.
Titel	Project-Based Inquiry in STEM Teaching for Preschool Children
Quelle	In: EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 18 (2022) 4, (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Chen, Ya-Ling) ORCID (Tippett, Christine D.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1305-8223
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Kindergarten; Preschool Children; Preschool Teachers; STEM Education; Inquiry; Student Projects; Curriculum Development; Curriculum Design; Curriculum Implementation; Skill Development; Knowledge Level; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Erzieher; Erzieherin; Kindergärtnerin; STEM; Schulprojekt; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Lehrplangestaltung; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Wissensbasis
Abstract	This study explored the research question: How can project-based inquiry (PBI) in STEM teaching be designed, planned, and implemented in two preschool settings? A case study was conducted, using a collaborative action research approach. This research was conducted with 11 teachers and 300 children from 11 classes at two preschools in Taiwan. The data sources included research logs, observations, interviews, and documents. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively (e.g., iterative coding). The results indicate that PBI in STEM teaching can be integrated successfully into preschool curricula. Children can engage enthusiastically in STEM activities in a well-planned learning environment. We provide some suggestions for readers who have an interest in STEM teaching or research at the preschool level. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01