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Early Childhood STEM Education: An International Perspective of a Developing Field
Encyclopedia of Teacher Education, pp.555-561
Springer Nature Singapore, 1st
2022
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Abstract
Within an international focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, there have been moves within the early childhood education field to develop STEM learning opportunities for young children. Early childhood is recognized internationally as being the period from birth to age eight. There have been recommendations from international groups, such as the OECD and UNESCO, to incorporate STEM in the early years of learning. Internationally, policy developments in early childhood STEM education are varied. For example, in the USA, where the language of STEM originated some 20 years ago, policy directions are provided through research literature, early childhood working groups, and various teacher associations. However, clear attention to policy still favors primary and secondary education, with the greatest focus being on middle to high school levels, leaving the guidance and direction of early childhood education lacking clarity.
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- Title
- Early Childhood STEM Education: An International Perspective of a Developing Field
- Creators
- Coral Campbell - Deakin University (Australia, Geelong)Christopher Speldewinde - Deakin University (Australia, Geelong)
- Contributors
- Michael A. Peters (Editor) - Beijing Normal University
- Publication Details
- Encyclopedia of Teacher Education, pp.555-561
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore; Singapore
- Edition
- 1st
- Identifiers
- 991013345421302368
- Copyright
- © 2022 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Encyclopedia entry