INCLUSIVE PREK STEM PLAYGROUPS: EMPOWERING OUR YOUNGEST LEARNERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS FOR CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE IN STEM LEARNING

  • Project Description

    Inclusive PreK STEM Playgroups: Empowering our Youngest Learners and their Caregivers for Confidence and Competence in STEM Learning Project Narrative The proposed R25 Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) is a partnership between a research institution and an informal learning space to conduct STEM focused inclusive playgroups with a goal of empowering caregivers of young children to implement high quality learning activities within their daily routines and activities. The project will examine preliminary efficacy as well as caregiver perceived changes in confidence and competence related to embedding STEM learning opportunities. Findings may be used to inform a model for inclusive STEM playgroups in informal learning spaces that has potential to be widely adopted and increase access to STEM learning, contributing to closing STEM opportunity gaps.