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Presented by Diane Spahn and Dave Scahill
Enhancing Learning with Early Childhood Engineering
Poll #1
Who’s with us today?
Key Questions
• What is Engineering?
• What is ECE Engineering?
• Why is it important?
• How do I support it?
What is Engineering?
There are hundreds of types of engineering.
Among the major branches of engineering is Civil Engineering, which includes Structural Engineering.
Chemical Engineeringand
Mechanical Engineering
are also among the major branches.
All engineers use math, science, and technology to design and construct solutions to problems.
So do children.
What is ECE Engineering?
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ECE Engineering = Play and Problem Solving
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering In Your Classroom
Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering in Your Classroom
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering in Your Classroom
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering in Your Classroom
Poll #2
Are you seeing how engineeringis already present in your programs?
Why is ECE Engineering Important?
Approaches to Learning
Initiative and Curiosity
Creativity
Emotional and Behavioral Self-Regulation
Cognitive Self-Regulation
Traits and Skills of Engineers
Naturally Inquisitive
Creative
CollaborativeTeam Player
Focused and Flexible
Why Engineering?
CognitionMathematics Development
Operations
Algebraic Thinking
Traits and Skills of Engineers
Mathematically Inclined
Logical Thinker
Why Engineering?
Traits and Skills of Engineers
Keen Observation
Analytical Problem Solver
CognitionScientific Reasoning
Inquiry
Reasoning and Problem Solving
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ECE Engineering
Engineering skill sets emerge as children:
• Solve problems they encounter in their world.
• Make up their own problems to solve.
• Combine objects in new ways.
• Test how things work.
• Predict what will happen, like predicting how high a block tower can be built before it falls.
• Change part of a system, like the height of a ramp.
• Use information about what works and doesn’t work to improve their creations.
Source: STEM Moments: Everyday Fun with Technology and Engineering, Zero to Three
National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning
DESIGN ENGINEERING PROCESS
For more information, contact [email protected] or 877-731-0764\
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Identify the
problem
Brainstorm Solutions
Build the Model
Try It Out
Refine the Model
Share Your Solution
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/no-search/teachertime-2-2015-followup2.pdf
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Integrated STEM Concepts
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Lens for Teachers - Integrated STEM Concepts
Science Technology Engineering Math
ForceMotionGravityMomentumEnergyCause and Effect
MeasurementSpatial RelationshipsShapesOperationsNumeracyData Collection
Design ProcessSystems ThinkingProblem SolvingStructure and StabilityMaterial Properties
Use of ToolsMechanismsInventionsLow Tech
How Do I Support It ?
FRAMEWORK FOR EFFECTIVE PRACTICE Support School Readiness
Engaging Interactions and Environments
Engaging Interactions and Environments
Facilitate Safe Behavior
How Do I Support Engineering?
Facilitate Collaboration
Facilitate Shared Space and Materials
Engineering Play Behaviors
EPB Categories & Description Head Start ELOF Observations:
Communicating Goals Child has a goal/purpose and communicates the goal while constructing or using materials.
Language and Literacy: Communicating and Speaking
Social Emotional Development: Relationships with Children
Designing and ConstructingChild constructs a model of something, states how to do and make something, and builds an object using materials trying to make this object work in a certain way.
Approaches to Learning: Creativity
Physical Development: Fine Motor Skills
Cognition:Geometry and Spatial Sense
Solving Problems (+Replicating)Child states intention to change something in order to work better.
Cognition: Reasoning and Problem Solving
Creating/Innovating Ideas Child tries different, not common approach when playing with materials and/or building object in regards to shapes or functionality.
Approaches to Learning: Creativity
Cognition:Geometry and Spatial Sense
Testing /Evaluating Solutions and DesignsChild stops constructing to evaluate whether the object functions as needed or planned.
Cognition: Scientific InquiryReasoning and Problem Solving
Engineering Play Behaviors
Explaining how things are built/workChild explains during or at the end of his/her activity what he/she is making or what he/she has done.
Cognition: Reasoning and Problem Solving
Language and Literacy: Communicating and Speaking
Following patterns and prototypesChild attempts to use his/her new creation in different settings or tries to use/talk about where he/she has used/seen similar object.
Approaches to Learning: Initiative and Curiosity
Cognition:Geometry and Spatial Sense
Thinking logically and mathematicallyWhile playing, the child makes references to numbers and/or displays math concepts.
Cognition:Counting and CardinalityOperations and Algebraic Thinking
Using technical vocabularyChild uses accurate technical language.
Language and Literacy: VocabularyCommunicating and Speaking
This list of play categories is presented for educational purposes only, not intended to be used in research. For more information about the use of these
categories in research, contact Zachary Gold at Purdue University at [email protected].
Source: Bairaktarova, D., Evangelou, D., Bagiati, A., & Brophy, S. (2011). Early engineering in young children's exploratory play with tangible materials. Children, Youth and Environments, 21(2), 212-235.Gold, Z.S., Elicker, J., Choi, J. Y., Anderson, T., & Brophy, S. P. (2015). Preschoolers' engineering play behaviors: Differences in gender and play context. Children, Youth and Environments, 25(3), 1-21.
Engineering Play Behaviors
Support Your Practice With Prompts
Support Your Practice:
Use posters, questions, and other products specifically developed to help you
facilitate play while it is happening.
• Post open-ended questions
• Use vocabulary cards
• Keep your notes handy
• Assess while children are engaged
National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning
DESIGN ENGINEERING PROCESS
For more information, contact [email protected] or 877-731-0764\
mm
Identify the
problem
Brainstorm Solutions
Build the Model
Try It Out
Refine the Model
Share Your Solution
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/no-search/teachertime-2-2015-followup2.pdf
Facilitate Engineering Investigations
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Added Benefit – Increase C.L.A.S.S. Scores
Concept Development
Quality of Feedback
Language Modeling
Instructional Learning Formats
Key Questions
• What is Engineering?
• What is ECE Engineering?
• Why is it important?
• How do I support it?
Questions….
….Answers
Thank you for viewing this presentation.
We want to encourage you to embrace Engineering as part of your program for young children.
Diane [email protected]
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Dave [email protected]
760-212-3358