Module Details
Module Code: |
CHLD C3702 |
Module Title:
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STEM Curriculum for Early Childhood and Afterschool Education
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Title:
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STEM Curriculum for Early Childhood and Afterschool Education
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
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Module Author:: |
Dawn Murphy
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to explore the role and influences in engaging young children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through this module, students will evaluate and plan activities for children to experiment, investigate, observe, and problem-solve their world. Focusing on pedagogy, students will integrate STEM into practice and use STEM based principles to support children in developing their understanding of a changing environment.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Highlight the role STEM has in child development and in early childhood education; |
LO2 |
Plan and deliver a series of STEM activities for children that extends the current curriculum; |
LO3 |
Compare and contrast the theory and practice of applying STEM into ECEC contexts; |
LO4 |
Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in applying STEM activities into the ECEC curriculum; |
LO5 |
Students will demonstrate the ability to navigate the scientific method by outlining to core procedures involved in STEM-based experiments. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Practical and Personal Approaches to STEM
Reflecting on our own experiences and interactions with STEM; Core debates and perspectives in STEM; Barriers and Challenges; Overcoming Diversity in STEM;
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Pedagogical Application of STEM in ECEC
How to support children's scientific thinking and exploration; Encouraging STEM Literacy in the Early Years; Using the emergent curriculum to support STEM activity; Children as STEM’genieers; Designing STEM materials for ,indoors and outdoors
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Arts and (Space) Crafts
Experiments in Ecology and Biology; Upcycling and Botany: the observable lifecycle of plants; Virtual reality and exploring new worlds; Human-Computer Interaction: Screens and Machines; Modelling Maths and Setting Trends;
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Part Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Per Semester |
2.00 |
50 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
75 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Allen, P.. (2012), Science and Technology for the Early Years: Purposeful Play Activities,, Brilliant Publications.
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Brunton, P. & Thronton, L. (2009), Science in the Early Years: Building Firm Foundation from Birth to Five,, Sage Publications.
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Cohen, L.E., & Waite-Stupiansky, S.. (2020), STEM in Early Childhood Education: How Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strengthen Learning., Routledge.
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Moomaw, S. (2013), Teaching STEM in the Early Years., Redleaf Press..
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Sawah, R., & Clark, A.. (2015), The Everything STEM Handbook: Help Your Child Learn and Succeed in the Fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Adams Media Corporation..
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Other Resources |
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Brenneman, K., Lange, A., & Nayfeld,
I.. Integrating STEM into Preschool
Education; Designing a Professional
Development Model in Diverse Settings., Early Childhood Education Journal, 47,
15-28.
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MacCraith et al. (2016), A Report on Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
education: Analysis and Recommendations.,
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Incredible Edibles:. Incredible Edibles,
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Engineers Ireland:. Engineers Ireland,
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ScoilNet.. science for kids,
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