Frontiers in Educational Research, 2025, 8(2); doi: 10.25236/FER.2025.080214.
Yan Liu1, Yuanbing Liu2
1Furong College, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde 415000, Hunan, China
2Continuing Education College, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde, Hunan, 415000, China
STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), as an interdisciplinary educational model, has received widespread attention in the global education system in recent years. For children in kindergarten, STEM education not only helps cultivate their scientific literacy, but also stimulates their curiosity, exploratory spirit, and creative thinking. This study adopts teaching methods such as case analysis, situational teaching, and game based teaching. Through on-site practice, learning in games, and exploring problems, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics elements are integrated into daily teaching activities. Scientifically based on the cognitive development characteristics of early childhood, STEM activity design principles that are suitable for their age groups are proposed. The article summarizes the experience accumulated in the practical process. A personalized teaching design should focus on the interests and comprehensive development of children, encourage teamwork, and scientifically evaluate the value of STEM teaching activities, providing valuable experience and feelings for other kindergarten teachers. Research has shown that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have a positive promoting effect on children's cognitive development, scientific inquiry ability, and creative thinking in early childhood education.
kindergarten, STEM education, instructional design, practical activities, cognitive development, creative thinking
Yan Liu, Yuanbing Liu. Research on the Value and Practice of STEM Curriculum Teaching Activities in Kindergartens. Frontiers in Educational Research (2025) Vol. 8, Issue 2: 92-97. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2025.080214.
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