The role of block play in promoting engineering in young children
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STEM education, particularly engineering, is essential for children's development. However, engineering is often overlooked in early childhood. This case study explored how open-ended materials such as blocks can promote engineering in children. This study examined the role of educator guidance in promoting engineering in children. The study observed preschool children aged four to five over four weeks during indoor block play and found that they displayed engineering behaviours, with problem-solving and collaboration being the most demonstrated behaviours. Early childhood educators require support in encouraging engineering education, and future research could advance our understanding of promoting engineering among preschoolers using blocks.
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| ID Code: | 240344 |
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| Item Type: | QUT Thesis (Master of Philosophy) |
| Supervisor: | Mills, Reece & Chandra, Vinesh |
| Keywords: | STEM, Early childhood, Block play, Engineering, Guided play, Engineering design |
| DOI: | 10.5204/thesis.eprints.240344 |
| Pure ID: | 134102363 |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice Current > Schools > School of Teacher Education & Leadership |
| Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
| Deposited On: | 09 Jun 2023 05:43 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Jun 2023 05:43 |
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