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STEAM in Early Childhood Education: A Blended Module to Investigate Preservice Teachers' Conceptualizations of STEAM Education

Abstract

This study reports on the development, implementation, and evaluation of a blended STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) module that provided early childhood preservice teachers instruction on STEAM education through an example the early childhood level. The blended STEAM module was developed at the Kindergarten level using the learning cycle, project-based learning, and the engineering design process within a learning management system. Preservice teachers engaged with the STEAM module in a methods course. Their conceptualizations of STEAM education were measured before and after completing the module. Findings include preservice teachers’ conceptualizations moving toward integration and away from siloed as well as toward a more instructional rather than discipline-focused view, though Math and Science are still viewed as the most important subjects.

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