Abstract

Learning STEM applications in the first years of education reinforce children’s curiosity toward exploring the world around them, and form the basis for all scientific studies they will receive throughout their lives. The aim of this study is to implement the STEM activity on the subject of seasons to preschool students. In the spring semester of the 2019–2020 academic year, the activity titled “Learning with Seasons” was carried out with the participation of 24 children aged 48–60 months. The activity was carried out using the Makey-Makey kit and the coding program Scratch by a preschool teacher within four course hours. The activity plan was prepared based on the learning objectives and indicators included in the preschool curriculum and the Next Generation Science Standards. During the activity, 7E learning model stages were followed. It can be stated that the activities carried out using the Makey-Makey kit will facilitate access to learning objectives related to science education in the preschool period and establish an environment in which students can have fun while learning. In this context, the present activity is a very effective in terms of the science education of preschool children and reaching the specified international standards.

摘要

在教育的头几年学习 STEM 应用会增强孩子们探索周围世界的好奇心，并为他们一生中将接受的所有科学研究奠定基础。本研究的目的是为学龄前学生实施有关季节主题的 STEM 活动。2019-2020学年春季学期，开展了24名48-60个月儿童参与的“四季学习”活动。该活动是由一名学前教师在四个课程小时内使用 Makey-Makey 工具包和编码程序 Scratch 进行的。活动计划是根据学前课程和下一代科学标准中包含的学习目标和指标制定的。活动期间，遵循7E学习模式阶段。可以说，使用 Makey-Makey 工具包开展的活动将有助于在学龄前阶段获得与科学教育相关的学习目标，并建立一个学生可以在学习中获得乐趣的环境。在这样的背景下，本次活动在学龄前儿童的科学教育方面非常有效，达到了指定的国际标准。