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Connecting STEM Rich Learning Environments With Environmental Education

Published:2020 Issue: Volume: Page:213-232
ISSN:2329-5929
Container-title:International Perspectives on Modern Developments in Early Childhood Education
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Author:

Hamilton-Ford Ellen¹,Herron Jeffrey D.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Campbellsville University, USA

Abstract

The objective of this chapter is to provide an overview of research in the convergence of environmental education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (E-STEM) education models through a values-based framework for nature. An argument for the interconnectedness of environmental education and STEM programs is presented. A further argument presented that nature-based learning environments engage children in E-STEM. Lastly, an exploration of research suggests how various pedagogical practices incorporate and facilitate the E-STEM paradigm to prepare young children for 21st century workforce that can solve large, complex problems in an information and service-based economy.

Publisher

IGI Global

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