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A systematic review of STEM teaching-learning methods and activities in early childhood

Published:2024-08-01 Issue:8 Volume:20 Page:em2481
ISSN:1305-8215
Container-title:Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
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Short-container-title:EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed

Author:

Revák Ibolya Markóczi¹²^ORCID,Csernoch Mária¹³^ORCID,Szilágyi Klára Czimre¹⁴^ORCID,Dávid Ágnes¹⁵^ORCID,Tóth Beáta Kosztin¹⁶^ORCID,Malmos Edina¹^ORCID,Sütő Éva¹^ORCID,Kurucz Dóra¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. MTA-DE Early Science Learning Research Group, Debrecen, HUNGARY

2. Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HUNGARY

3. Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Informatics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HUNGARY

4. Department of Social Geography and Regional Development, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HUNGARY

5. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HUNGARY

6. Department of Natural Science, Debrecen Reformed Theological University, Debrecen, HUNGARY

Abstract

This study aims to help educators and researchers to understand the pedagogical practice of STEM in early childhood and its impact. To support this, 29 publications related to STEM teaching-learning methods and activities were selected in the period between 2014 and 2023. The study covers the distribution of research over time by countries, the analysis of keywords, research goals and results, research methods, STEM domains, as well as emerging teaching-learning methods and activities, and the presentation of research limitations. According to the results, digital activities and impact studies have become dominant in early childhood STEM activities. There is a small number of studies presenting educational practices related to the relationship between sustainability and STEM. It was also revealed that impact assessments regarding early childhood STEM education need further development and improvement.

Publisher

Modestum Ltd

Link

https://www.ejmste.com/download/a-systematic-review-of-stem-teaching-learning-methods-and-activities-in-early-childhood-14779.pdf

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