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- Title
Editorial: Informal STEM learning at home and in community spaces.
- Authors
Morris, Bradley; Hassinger-Das, Brenna; DeWitt, Jennifer; Todaro, Rachael
- Abstract
This editorial discusses the importance of providing children with equitable opportunities for STEM learning and engagement. It defines informal STEM learning as encompassing not only knowledge change and conceptual understanding but also interest, engagement, and identity. The editorial highlights the limited time children spend learning in formal settings and the substantial possibilities for learning STEM skills outside of these traditional settings. It introduces a research topic that aims to aggregate research from multiple fields and explore opportunities to increase participation in STEM activities. The article discusses various research projects and interventions related to informal STEM learning for children and families, emphasizing the importance of informal STEM learning and its potential to increase opportunities for effective STEM education in everyday situations.
- Subjects
HAND washing; NONFORMAL education; LEARNING communities; SCIENTIFIC literacy; PARENT attitudes; PARENT-child relationships; FATHERS; CLASSROOM environment
- Publication
Frontiers in Psychology, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1664-1078
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1383075