HT5007 Children’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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Unit Details | Name | Children’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
| Code | HT5007 | |
| Year, Trimester | 2024, T2 |
Assessment Details | Name | Research essay |
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Description
Students are required to analyse the contexts, theories, and policies in the first six weeks of the unit, and to situate and critically evaluate these with reference to STEM. The research essay engages students’ analytical and writing skills.
Requirements
This research essay is designed to support students in developing a comprehensive understanding of STEM in early childhood education by critically analysing and synthesising information from two research articles available in the references. The essay should include an introduction, body, and conclusion and present a depth of understanding of STEM concepts in early childhood education and critical engagement with the research articles.
To complete this research essay students should:
- Provide an overview of the importance of STEM education in early childhood
- Introduce the research articles chosen for analysis
- Present a clear thesis statement outlining the main argument or focus of the essay
- Summarize the key points, findings, and arguments of each research article
- Discuss the relevance and significance of the articles to STEM in early childhood education
- Analyse how findings contribute to understanding of STEM education in early childhood.
Key references include:
- Campbell, C., Speldewinde, C., Howitt, C., & MacDonald, A. (2018). STEM practice in the early years. Creative Education, 9(01), 11.
- McClure, E. R., Guernsey, L., Clements, D. H., Bales, S. N., Nichols, J., Kendall-Taylor, N., & Levine, M. H. (2017). STEM starts early: Grounding science, technology, engineering, and math education in early childhood. New York: The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop.
This essay is a key chance to:
- Articulate and critique key theories and practices regarding children’s learning of STEM;
- Appraise the major documents regarding STEM;
- Analyse and debate contemporary Australian and international teaching and learning practices as they pertain to STEM; and
- Appreciate the perspectives of teaching STEM within a rapidly changing landscape.
The research essay should be 1,500 words in length.