Implementation of STEM in Preschool Education

Autor/inn/en	Türk, Asena; Akcanca, Nur
Titel	Implementation of STEM in Preschool Education
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, (2021), (30 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2473-2826
Schlagwörter	STEM Education; Kindergarten; Preschool Children; Curriculum Implementation; Magnets; Skill Development; Game Based Learning; Computer Games; Science Activities; Story Reading; Freehand Drawing; Manipulative Materials; Interdisciplinary Approach; Learner Engagement; Thinking Skills; Instructional Effectiveness; Concept Teaching; Concept Formation; Foreign Countries; Turkey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? STEM; Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Stabmagnet; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Drawing; Zeichnen; Hilfsmittel; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Denkfähigkeit; Unterrichtserfolg; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Ausland; Türkei
Abstract	It is a controversial issue that magnetism is an interesting topic for children but also the concept is too abstract for the preschoolers. In this study, an action research is conducted that examines whether the designed intervention program based on STEM can be beneficial for 5-6 years old children to learn more about the specific features of the magnets. The program consists of several activities including reading story, playing a tablet game and designing a product from different shaped magnets. Findings underline the importance of STEM activities, as an interdisciplined approach, can foster the children to engage more actively in learning, inquiring, designing and reflecting processes. Besides, this study confirms the claim that preschool children are capable of developing conceptual understanding in 'magnetism'. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Southern Connecticut State University. 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. e-mail: 203-392-7278; Web site: https:/go.southernct.edu/jelps/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01