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Evaluation of STEM in the Playscape: Final Report 2020

January 29, 2021 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections

The Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning (Discovery Center) served as external evaluator for the STEM in the PlayScape project. The broad purpose of the evaluation was to provide annual feedback and a final summative assessment of the project’s ability to meet its stated objectives. Project objectives were to:

  1. Create early childhood digital modules to promote STEM learning on playscapes.
  2. Investigate the impact of trained teachers on children’s STEM learning on playscapes.
  3. Investigate what critical elements of playscapes are portable and adaptable to other preschool play areas and create a Digital Module for Building and Using PlayScapes that can be packaged with the instructional modules developed as part of the project.

TEAM MEMBERS

  • S.B. Woodruff
    Evaluator
    Miami University
  • M.L. Dixon
    Evaluator
  • Y. Li
    Evaluator
  • Citation

    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: AISL
    Award Number: 1516191
    Funding Amount: $1,635,115
    Resource Type: Evaluation Reports
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Pre-K Children (0-5) | Educators/Teachers | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | Pre-K/Early Childhood Programs

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