Gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has
been a persistent global issue for decades. In particular, the under-representation of girls in …

This book is intended for researchers and educators 1 interested in current best practices for
supporting STEM engagement and learning in the early years. For the purposes of this book …

This research focuses on the development of students' science literacy in the topic of matter
state changes at the primary school level. It utilizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and …

The current interest and focus on STEM education is largely a response to affective issues
related to participation and engagement in mathematics and science. Concerns about low …

This chapter introduces the Sustaining STEM conceptual framework for effective STEM
education that spans early childhood to senior secondary education. The framework …

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is dominating industry as we
become more technology-dependent and the workplace evolves. Consequently, engaging …

There is a pressing need to make STEM integration more transparent and balanced across
disciplines, to support teachers in fostering this integration, and to evaluate students' …

In this chapter we present and critique a range of research literature regarding early years
STEM in relation to pedagogical and social perspectives. We start with a brief positioning of …

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This chapter is structurally different to the previous six chapters, which critiqued the existing
literature through the lens of our experiences in designing and leading the Early Learning …