Using self-made automata to teach STEM in early childhood teacher education
In recent decades, an increasing number of countries have integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into their curricula for early childhood education and care (ECEC). In contrast to this trend, many ECEC professionals are still reluctant about the idea of teaching STEM to...
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oai:doaj.org-article:a44027910f8a4eeca5de15a166bc32702021-11-29T14:02:15ZUsing self-made automata to teach STEM in early childhood teacher education10.47408/jldhe.vi18.6011759-667Xhttps://doaj.org/article/a44027910f8a4eeca5de15a166bc32702020-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://repl.gianfj.com/index.php/jldhe/article/view/601https://doaj.org/toc/1759-667X In recent decades, an increasing number of countries have integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into their curricula for early childhood education and care (ECEC). In contrast to this trend, many ECEC professionals are still reluctant about the idea of teaching STEM to young children. A reason for this might be too little experience with and knowledge about STEM. One way to tackle this problem is to address STEM in ECEC teacher education in a way that is engaging, motivating, and practical, and shows ECEC student teachers appropriate ideas for how to teach STEM in a playful and child-centred way. This case study aims to present and analyse an innovative approach to ECEC teacher training. We let the student teachers build their own automata (toys that have mechanical moving parts) to promote a better understanding of STEM. The students were highly motivated, assessed the approach as exciting and relevant, and consequently could successfully reflect on STEM content and pedagogy. Oliver ThielRolv LundheimSigne HanssenJørgen MoePiedade Vaz RebeloAssociation for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE)articleTheory and practice of educationLB5-3640ENJournal of Learning Development in Higher Education, Iss 18 (2020) |
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In recent decades, an increasing number of countries have integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into their curricula for early childhood education and care (ECEC). In contrast to this trend, many ECEC professionals are still reluctant about the idea of teaching STEM to young children. A reason for this might be too little experience with and knowledge about STEM. One way to tackle this problem is to address STEM in ECEC teacher education in a way that is engaging, motivating, and practical, and shows ECEC student teachers appropriate ideas for how to teach STEM in a playful and child-centred way. This case study aims to present and analyse an innovative approach to ECEC teacher training. We let the student teachers build their own automata (toys that have mechanical moving parts) to promote a better understanding of STEM. The students were highly motivated, assessed the approach as exciting and relevant, and consequently could successfully reflect on STEM content and pedagogy.
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Using self-made automata to teach STEM in early childhood teacher education |
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Using self-made automata to teach STEM in early childhood teacher education |
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Using self-made automata to teach STEM in early childhood teacher education |
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Using self-made automata to teach STEM in early childhood teacher education |
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