Learning about STEM
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Description
Chapter 13 is a STEM focussed chapter. STEM is an acronym that is becoming more commonly used in ECEC, and it stands for science, technology, engineering and maths. In this chapter, research evidence about the importance of STEM in early childhood is shared, how to identify STEM learning in children’s play, along with the types of STEM programs available.
ISBN
978-1-74286-555-3
Publication Date
12-1-2020
Publisher
ACER Press
City
Camberwell, Australia
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-555-3_13
Keywords
Early childhood education, STEM education, Young children, Play based learning
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Coral, "Learning about STEM" (2020). Strong Foundations. 13.
https://research.acer.edu.au/strong-foundations/13
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Citation APA 7th edition
Campbell, C. (2020). Learning about STEM. In A. Kilderry & B. Raban (Eds.), Strong Foundations: Evidence informing practice in early childhood education and care (pp. 185-203). ACER Press. https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-555-3_13