Kristi Lease Ece550 Literature Review

Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Article #1
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Sharapan, H. (2012). From STEM to STEAM: how early childhood educators can
apply Fred Rogers approach. NAEYC Young Children. P.36-40
Hedda Sharapan Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, Fred Rogers CompanyPittsburg, PA
Trade article intended to inform teachers and educators daily practice
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source influences the
field related to your
inquiry (ex. Math
teaching/learning
elementary)
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This article examines the concept of using STEM/STEAM in an early childhood

classroom through the vision of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers views of
teaching young children. The article offers a simple, yet, precise, view of how
STEAM concepts can be applied to an early childhood classroom. Primarily, the
article offers educators the guidance to develop childrens interests and encourage
natural conversations through STEAM.
This article influences my topic of STEM/STEAM in the early childhood classroom
because it offers a firsthand view of how STEM/STEAM concepts can naturally be
developed in early childhood classrooms.
The article relates to my research topic and study because it gives clear information on
the areas of STEM/STEAM. It also provides developmentally appropriate ideas that
can be utilized to integrate STEM/STEAM concepts in a pre-kindergarten classroom.
Background-This article provides background information and definitions of STEAM
concepts that I can apply to my research in my classroom. I will use this article and
others to contribute to the background of my research project.
Design-I will use this article to aid in the planning of classroom interventions to
include STEAM in my classroom.
Implications/Action Planning- This article supports my plans to continue research
and move forward with implementation of STEM/STEAM concepts in my prekindergarten classroom. I will discuss this article as I write my implications and action
plan describing how I will adapt my practice in the future to integrate additional
STEM/STEAM concepts in my classroom, based on my research findings.
Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Article #2
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Torres-Crespo, M.N., Kraatz, E., and Pallansh, L. (2014). From fearing STEM to play
with it: the natural integration of STEM into the preschool classroom. SRATE
Journal, Vol. 23. p.8-16
Marisel N. Torres-Crespo Hood College
Emily Kraatz Hood College
Lindsey Pallansh Hood College
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The article describes the process of developing and implementing a STEM Summer
Camp where preschoolers experimented and investigated with materials while learning
basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through
play as part of the educational process. The main focus of the study presented in the
article was to demonstrate how STEM concepts can be explored and taught through
play. This article also addresses some common gender misconceptions that are
predominant views of many in regards to girls and engineering.
This article and study influences my topic of STEM/STEAM in the early childhood
classroom because it provides information on a pilot of program and study of using
STEM concepts with preschool age children.
The article provides data collected in the study completed a Hood College Lab School
with preschool age children. The data shows that preschool age children are capable of
learning STEM concepts through play and applying knowledge to activities and
conversations. There is also a component of the study which addresses parent
satisfaction with the STEM program.
Background-This article provides background information on the implementation of a
STEM program with preschool age children. It provides a sample of activities as well
as a sample daily schedule of implementing STEM concepts into a preschool program.
Design-The information given in the article on the daily STEM activities will aid in
developing my STEM/STEAM based intervention for my classroom. Furthermore, the
inclusion of the parent satisfaction survey in the study gave me pause to include a
possible component of parent interest and satisfaction to my own research questions.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-The data given in the article will be utilized
to compare with the data compiled in my own classroom.
Findings/Conclusions-The finding from the study presented in the article will be used
to potentially support the findings of my own research of STEM/STEAM concepts in
an early childhood classroom.
Implications/Action Planning-The article promote play based learning, with the
addition of STEM concepts. I am a huge proponent of play based learning which is
fully supported in this article. This article contributes to my own teaching philosophy
and beliefs in play based learning.
Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Article #3
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Type of Resource:
Linder, S.M., Emerson, A.M., Heffron, B., Shevlin, E. and Vest, A. (2016). STEM use
in early childhood education: viewpoints from the field. Young Children.
P.87-91
Sandra M. Linder Associate Professor, Clemson University
Andrea Emerson Doctoral Student, Clemson University
Bradley Heffron Clemson Univeristy
Elizabeth Shevlin Clemson University
Alison Vest Clemson University
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This article provides strategies to use to implement STEM concepts in the classroom.
The article offers three different profiles or views from educators on the use of STEM
in the classroom:
Profile 1: I want to use STEM in my classroom, but am unsure of how to
incorporate it
Profile 2: I have been able to incorporate some STEM concepts into my
classroom, but would like to do more
Profile 3: STEM is an integral part of my classroom. I am looking for ways to
continue to develop and strengthen STEM in my classroom
Through each profile the reader is offered a chance to hear an educators voice
followed by strategies that can help each type of educator successfully implement
STEM concepts into the classroom.
This article and study influences my topic of STEM/STEAM in the early childhood
classroom because it gives three different viewpoints of using STEM in the ECE
classroom.
This article relates to my research topic and study because the viewpoints given in the
article from different educators are valid and relate to my own view of STEM/STEAM
concepts versus my director and co-workers views. I think this article gives me
talking points to use when discussing my research project with my director.
Background-This article provide different views of using STEM concepts in the early
childhood classroom. I will use the article to discuss STEM with my director.
Design-The strategies offered in the article for implementation of STEM in the
classroom, along with others, will be used to help continue to formulate my research
study and plan intervention in my classroom.
Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Article #4
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Type of Resource:
Moomaw, S. and Davis, J. (2010.) STEM comes to preschool. Young Children. p.12-14
& 16-18.
Sally Moomaw, EdD Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, University
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jaumall Davis, MEd Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, Taft Elementary,
Cincinnati Public Schools
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This article examines the incorporation of a STEM-based curriculum in an inner-city,

inclusive classroom. The article offers the reader clear examples of STEM
interventions in a preschool classroom and the learning and developmental outcomes
observed in the classroom. In addition, the article provides a view of the reflective
practices of the teachers in the classroom.
because it offers an example of how STEM has been incorporated into a preschool
classroom.
This article relates to my research topic and study by offering not only examples of the
use of STEM in a preschool classroom but also the observable learning and
developmental outcomes that were achieved by the children in the classroom. This
article also aligns with the use of reflective journaling that I am completing in my own
research project.
Design- The article gives example of STEM based interventions to use in the
preschool classroom.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-The article show the use of reflective
journaling or thinking to examine the outcomes observed from the STEM based
activities implemented in the classroom. I am also using reflective thinking and
journaling as a key component in my research.
Findings/Conclusions-This article aligns with the findings that I am concluding in my
own observations in my classroom.
Implications/Action Planning-The observations that the teachers make in the article
about the children applying the STEM based skills and content to their play and areas
of development aligns to my own philosophies as a ECE teacher.
Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Article #5
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Type of Resource:
Gartrell, D. (2016.) Developmentally appropriate STEM: its STREAM! Child care

exchange: Exchange Press. P.52-56.
Dan Gartrell- Head Start Teacher, Red Lake Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota.
Bemidji State University
NAEYC
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teaching/learning
elementary)
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This article examines the practice of developmentally appropriate STEM in the early
childhood classroom. The article also addresses the adaption of STEM to STREAM:
Science, Technology, Relationships. Engineering, Art and Math. The article highlights
the types of developmentally appropriate ways STEM/STREAM can be used in the
ECE classroom while developing and maintaining positive relationships in the
classroom.
because it is focused on developmentally appropriate practice. The use of
STEM/STEAM/STREAM in developmentally appropriate ways is a key component to
my research project.
This article relates to my research topic and study by addressing the importance in
developmentally appropriate practice while implementing a STEM/STEAM/STREAM
based curriculum in the ECE classroom. The mention of relationships is a key piece
that I am observing in my own classroom. I think that developing and maintaining
positive relationships in the classroom is important to the development of all learning
areas and skills.
Background-The article provides the definition of STREAM. The article also breaks
down each area of STEM and applies it to developmentally appropriate practice.
Design-The article offers real life examples of positive STREAM experience in the
ECE classroom.
Implications/Action Planning-The implication of the importance of relationships in
the classroom aligns with my won teaching philosophy.
Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Article #6
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Morrison, K. (2012.) Integrate science and art process skills in the early childhood
curriculum. Dimensions of early childhood, Vol. 40. No.1 p.31-38.
Kathy Morrison, Ed.D.,- Director, School of Education and Associate Professor of
Early Childhood Education at the University of Texas at Tyler.
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information:
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inquiry (ex. Math
teaching/learning
elementary)
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The focus of this article is to provide early childhood teachers with examples of ways
to guide young children to think creatively, explore and discover new possibilities, and
make connections between their own ideas, the classroom materials and the concepts
being taught or facilitated in the classroom.
This article provides strategies to use to implement core process skills such as
observing, communicating, comparing, measuring and organizing information through
science and art.

because it provides clear skills to be taught, facilitated or explored in the classroom.
The skills given in the article align directly to the concepts taught and explored in my
own classroom. There is also an outline example for an experiment in the article
which is similar to the format that I use in my own classroom. This example from the
article validated the use of the format that I created for my own classroom.
Design- The article offers real life examples of science and art integration in the ECE
classroom that align with core process skills that I am required to teach.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-The examples of documentation used for
experiments in the article is similar to my own format that I use during class
experiments and explorations. This validates one of my forms of data collection.
Findings/Conclusions-The findings from the article that point out the natural curiosity
and further exploration lead by the childrens observations align to my own findings
from my research where I have observed the children using skills, such as observation
skills, spontaneously during various parts of our day.
Implications/Action Planning-The article supports the methods that I use to teach and
facilitate childrens learning and discovery in my own classroom.
Kristi Lease
Literature Review
ECE550-93
Article #7
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Type of Resource:
Tu, T. (2006). Preschool science environment: what is available in a preschool

classroom? Early Childhood Education Journal, Vol. 3, No. 4, February
2006.
Tsunghui Tu Teaching, Leadership and Curriculum Studies, Kent State University,
Salem, USA
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teaching/learning
elementary)
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This article presents a study where 20 preschool classrooms were investigated for the
purpose of examining the classroom science environments and learning. Checklists
were used to analyze the availability of science materials, equipment, and activities for
preschoolers in the classroom. The checklists used in this study were:
*The Preschool Classroom Science Materials/Equipment Checklist
*The Preschool Classroom Science Activities Checklist
*The Preschool Teacher Classroom/Sciencing Form
The data in the study showed that the majority of activities in which the preschool
teachers engaged in were not science related activities. The study also found that half
of the preschool classrooms observed had a dedicated science area and natural
materials available to the children. The overall findings indicated that improvement is
needed in preschool classroom to include science. In order to accomplish this, teachers
need to reflect more on their own practices and utilize the science materials that are
available in their environment. Teachable moments must be taken advantage of to
incorporate the childrens natural curiosity and scientific thinking.
because it is a study that provides clear data on the use, or lack thereof, science
materials, teaching and exploration in the preschool classrooms observed for the study.
The study offers areas to be examined and developed in order to provide quality
science experiences in the preschool classroom. It also presented checklists that can be
utilized in my own classroom when examining the science area.
The article relates to my research topic and study because it offers a different view of
science in the preschool classrooms than what I am accustomed to in my own
classroom. It pushed me to reflect on the positive ways that I encourage, facilitate and
respond to science in my own classroom.
Background-This article provides background information and statics on the use and
availability of science concepts and materials in preschool classrooms. I will use this
article and others to contribute to the background of my research project.
Implications/Action Planning- I will use this article to support my findings of the
natural curiosity, inquiry and exploration of science within STEM by the children.

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This article examines the incorporation of a STEM-based curriculum in an inner-city,

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