Promoting STEAM learning in the early years: “Pequeños Científicos” Program

• Published in: LUMAT Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 33 - 62
• Main Authors: Cabello, Valeria M., Martinez, M. Loreto, Armijo, Solange, Maldonado, Lesly
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: LUMA Centre Finland 01.03.2021
• Subjects: Art Education; Developing Nations; Early Childhood Education; Elementary School Students; Enrichment Activities; Extracurricular Activities; Foreign Countries; gender; learning; Preschool Children; Program Design; Program Implementation; STEAM; STEM Education; Chile

Education in the early years is an excellent space for promoting integrated learning. The STEAM education model combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics holistically and has gained force globally, mostly in developed countries. However, in developing countries of Latin America...