PROPOSING A PROCESS OF DESIGNING STEAM EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN BY 5E MODEL

Abstract

STEAM education is a model of great interest to educators. To effectively apply this model to preschool education in Vietnam, educators have conducted research on the content, methods and forms of organizing STEAM education activities for preschool children in general and children aged 5-6 years old in particular. Among the teaching methods that have been studied, the 5E model is a suitable model to apply the design of STEAM education activities for preschool children. Therefore, in this study, we use theoretical research methods, expert consultation and product analysis to collect, analyze and discuss the use of 5E models and STEAM-based educational content to design lessons, from which proposes the process of the design of STEAM education activities for preschool children consists of 6 steps: 1) State the problem, 2) Study and find solutions, 3) Discuss and plan, 4) Design, 5) Make crafts, 6) Evaluate and present. Research results show that children can clearly understand scientific knowledge in STEAM-based activities, gain practical skills, experience and apply learned knowledge to life. This research result contributes to improving the quality of STEAM education activities for 5-6 years old children in preschool.