Foster inquiry-based and play-based learning

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Assessment: Report (STEM 2,000 words)

Review the research literature on STEM education and a range of recent (past 5 years) STEM education Apps currently available for children in the early years. Select three (3) Apps, one from each category discussed in class (construction, experimentation, skills-based, etc.) Describe the functions of the Apps and assess their potential to effectively engage with STEM concepts and skills, and reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Learning outcome 1: Determine appropriate content in STEM for children in the early years.

Learning outcome 2: Foster inquiry-based and play-based learning supported by relevant teaching and learning strategies in STEM for children in the early years.

Learning outcome 3: Assess and select appropriate digital technologies for use in teaching STEM for children in the early years.

Assessment 1: Report

Review the research literature on:

1. STEM education and

2. a range of recent (past 5 years) STEM education Apps currently available for children in the early years

Select three (3) Apps and:

1. describe the functions of the Apps and

2. assess their potential to effectively engage with STEM concepts and effectively engage with STEM skills and

3. assess their potential to effectively engage with STEM skills and effectively reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Report structure

1. Introduction
1. Provide some background to the topic
2. What will the report do?
2. Literature review
1. What is STEM? Why is it important?
2. What do the EYLF and supporting bodies say about STEM?
3. What does the research say about mobile apps?
4. What makes an education app "effective"?
3. Comparison of applications
1. Describe and assess App 1
2. Describe and assess App 2
3. Describe and assess App 3
4. Conclusion
1. Summarise the literature review
2. Are the chosen apps effective?
3. Should ECE settings use apps? References

Reference no: EM133662979

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