ERIC Number: EJ1227628
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Publication Date: 2018
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Parental Engagement in Children's STEM Education. Part I: Meta-Analysis of the Literature
Milner-Bolotin, Marina; Marotto, Carlos C. F.
LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, v6 n1 p41-59 2018
This paper presents a meta-analysis of the literature on parental engagement with children's formal and informal science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Five recurrent themes have emerged from the literature review: The challenges of supporting parents with children's STEM education; STEM education as a bridge between school and family; STEM education as a gateway for children's future economic success; STEM education as a vehicle for promoting student communication skills; and, the role of hands-on inquiry-based activities in enhancing student engagement. We also outline some international informal STEM education initiatives, their scope, challenges, and impact. [For "Parental Engagement in Children's STEM Education. Part II: Parental Attitudes and Motivation," see EJ1227641.]
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Children, STEM Education, Informal Education, Science Process Skills, Skill Development, Child Development, Communication Skills, Hands on Science, Science Activities, Clubs, Science Teaching Centers, Museums, Science Careers
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Language: English
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