Parents’ perceptions of STEM: the use of STEM materials for preschoolers in the home environment

Jane Strawhecker, Christopher Knoell, Paula Thompson, Nicole Shundoff, Angela Bardell
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Purpose This mixed-method, collaborative study investigated parents’ perceptions of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning through use of STEM kits specifically designed for in-home use by parents and preschool-age children. Design/methodology/approach Parents with a child attending a community-based childhood development center and ranging in age from three to four were invited to participate. Data were analyzed for the participants’ surveys, which were completed at two different times (pre and post) for this study. Findings After utilizing the STEM materials with their child over a two-week period, the parents’ perceptions of STEM content changed. The results indicate that regardless of the at-home STEM materials, positive outcomes for their child occurred, including the likelihood that their child would pursue additional STEM opportunities. Research limitations/implications With a small sample size and a short timeframe for conducting the study, the results lack generalizability. The findings add information about the effectiveness of STEM materials for preschoolers while providing insight into educational opportunities in home environments. Originality/value As the nation addresses workforce shortages in many areas, including STEM, rethinking STEM education during the first five years is important. The more opportunities for young children to engage in meaningful STEM, the greater the potential to pique interest and develop critical thinking skills.
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家长对STEM的认知:学前儿童在家庭环境中使用STEM材料
这项混合方法的合作研究通过使用专门为父母和学龄前儿童在家使用的STEM工具包,调查了父母对STEM(科学、技术、工程和数学)学习的看法。设计/方法/方法邀请带着三到四岁的孩子去社区儿童发展中心的父母参加。数据分析参与者的调查,这是在两个不同的时间(前和后)完成了这项研究。在与孩子一起使用STEM材料超过两周后,父母对STEM内容的看法发生了变化。结果表明,无论家庭STEM材料如何,他们的孩子都得到了积极的结果,包括他们的孩子有可能追求更多的STEM机会。由于样本量小,研究时间短,研究结果缺乏普遍性。这些发现增加了关于STEM材料对学龄前儿童有效性的信息,同时为家庭环境中的教育机会提供了见解。随着国家解决包括STEM在内的许多领域的劳动力短缺问题,重新思考前五年的STEM教育非常重要。幼儿参与有意义的STEM的机会越多,激发兴趣和培养批判性思维技能的潜力就越大。
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