Making and Tinkering: A Review of the Literature

January 1st, 2015 | RESEARCH

In this paper, commissioned as part of a consensus study on successful out-of-school STEM learning, we draw on the research literature to consider (1) what is known about the impact of tinkering and making experiences on school-aged children’s learning (interest in, engagement with and understanding of STEM in particular); (2) the emerging design principles and pedagogies that characterize tinkering and making programs; and (3) the specific tensions and possibilities within this movement for equity-oriented teaching and learning.

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Shirin Vossoughi, Author, Exploratorium
Bronwyn Bevan, Author, Exploratorium

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Successful Out-of-School STEM Learning: A Consensus Study

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Computing and information science | Education and learning science | Engineering | Technology
Resource Type: Literature Review | Research Products
Environment Type: Making and Tinkering Programs | Public Programs