Blog Mythbuster Series: Myths and Misconceptions in Early STEM learning

Publication Date:

March-April 2020

In 2019, we asked 29 early childhood STEM experts what were some misconceptions about early STEM learning they have come across in their work. We then analyzed and organized their responses, and searched the literature to debunk the myths and misconceptions with facts. In this blog series, we hope by clearing up these myths with the evidence base.

 

Introducing STEMIE’s Mythbuster Series
Mythbuster Series #1: STEM is only for older students or gifted children,
Mythbuster Series #2: Language and Literacy skills are more important than STEM knowledge and skills
Mythbuster Series #3: STEM learning is too expensive
Mythbuster Series #4: Children don’t need adult guidance in play (or learning)
Mythbuster Series #5: Engineering is a highly specialized skill and too difficult for young children to comprehend
A Guide to Addressing STEM Myths

Audience: 

  • Faculty & PD providers
  • Families
  • Practitioners

Developmental stage: 

  • No age range specified

Resource Type: 

  • Blog posts

Topic: 

  • STEM
  • Inclusion

Level of Intended Impact: 

  • Awareness

Language: 

  • English

Developer / Author: 

  • STEMIE