Exploring Young Children’s Experience of Solving Engineering-Based Block Building Problems
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This study explored children’s experiences of the process of solving engineering-based block building problems using blocks. Thirteen children aged four years in Y kindergarten located in I City were chosen as participants. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and video-recording. Firstly, analysis of data showed that children experienced the engineering design process such as engaging in iterative problem solving, brainstorming, and decision making; and it considered constraints, design testing and evaluation, and the incorporation of math science concepts. Secondly, this study also found that children demonstrated several engineering habits of mind such as persistence, collaboration, and communication while solving engineering-based block building problems. The research findings will indicate the scope for engineering education for young children and guide in the attempt to develop an engineering curriculum in the field of early childhood education.
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This study explored children’s experiences of the process of solving engineering-based block building problems using blocks. Thirteen children aged four years in Y kindergarten located in I City were chosen as participants. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and video-recording. Firstly, analysis of data showed that children experienced the engineering design process such as engaging in iterative problem solving, brainstorming, and decision making; and it considered constraints, design testing and evaluation, and the incorporation of math science concepts. Secondly, this study also found that children demonstrated several engineering habits of mind such as persistence, collaboration, and communication while solving engineering-based block building problems. The research findings will indicate the scope for engineering education for young children and guide in the attempt to develop an engineering curriculum in the field of early childhood education.
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