Parents involvement in young STEM learners and talent development: A pilot study
Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Abstract
The need to promote genuine interest for learning is especially required for STEM based understanding, knowledge and skills in very young learners. Parents involvement in STEM learning has been established as a critical factor that would move the students’ interest and adoption into STEM field and STEM related careers later in the future. This is critical even in the early childhood years where curiosity and interest are at its peak. Play based learning at home and in informal settings are one of the most effective way to experience STEM and this has been reflected in the literature especially where parents are involved. While the efficacy and usefulness of play-based learning is clear among children, the acceptance and thorough adoption among parents still requires clear method and direction. This research aims to explore and identify key factors of effective STEM learning for young children. Parents’ background and STEM career could influence their children’s interest and ability in STEM, while utility values by parents are key in nurturing children’s interest as children are independently evoked and may be influenced by their perceived utility-values by the parents. © 2022, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
Keywords
Children, Parents, STEM, Talent
Divisions
biomedengine
Funders
Universiti Malaya [Grant no. IIRG033A-2019]
Publication Title
IFMBE Proceedings
Volume
86
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Event Title
6th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, BioMed 2021
Event Location
Virtual, Online
Event Dates
28-29 July 2021
Event Type
conference