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Tran, V. N., & Nguyen, T. V. (2026). Project-based learning in early childhood education: A bibliometric analysis over five decades (1970–2023). Tạp chí Khoa học Đại học Đồng Tháp, 15(3), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.52714/dthu.15.3.2026.1781
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Project-based learning in early childhood education: A bibliometric analysis over five decades (1970–2023)
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This study mapped the knowledge structure and thematic trends in research on project-based learning in early childhood education through a scientometric analysis of 100 publications from the Scopus database (1970–2023). The results showed a substantial increase in publication volume after 2014, with contributions originating predominantly from Western nations. A co-citation analysis identified three principal knowledge foundations: (1) the progressive educational philosophies of Dewey and Vygotsky; (2) the practical implementation of the 'Project Approach' articulated by Katz and Helm; and (3) contemporary integrations with STEM/STEAM education and robotics, as advanced by researchers such as Bers and Clements. Accordingly, research themes shifted from a focus on foundational pedagogical principles toward specific applications in STEM, robotics, and sustainable development. By delineating the relevant field's intellectual architecture and identifying research gaps, this investigation offers a valuable knowledge map. These findings establish a foundation for future inquiries and provide strategic directions for researchers, educators, and policymakers to support the theoretical and practical development of project-based learning at the early childhood level.
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Bibliometric analysis, early childhood education, knowledge structure, project-based learning, STEM.
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Chien, Y.-T., Chen, H.-Y., & Lin, C.-H. (2020). The effects of project-based learning on preschool children’s vocabulary acquisition. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 34(1), 81-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/02568543.2019.1695782
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Williams, M. K. (2018). John Dewey in the 21st century. Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education, 10(1), 91-113.
Yilmaz-Tuzun, O., Karisan, D., & Zeidler, D. L. (2018). Pre-service teachers’ reflective judgment skills in the context of socio-scientific issues-based inquiry laboratory course. Turkish Journal of Education, 7(3), 99-116.
Bagiati, A., & Evangelou, D. (2015). Engineering curriculum in the preschool classroom: The teacher’s experience. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 23(1), 112–128. https://doi.org/10.1080/1350293X.2014.991099
Bell, P., Lewenstein, B., Shouse, A., & Feder, M. (Eds.). (2009). Learning science in informal environments: People, places, and pursuits. National Academies Press.
Bers, M.U. (2019). Coding as another language: A pedagogical approach for teaching computer science in early childhood. Journal of Computers in Education, 6(4), 499–528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-019-00147-3
Bers, M.U. (2020). Coding as a Playground: Programming and computational thinking in the early childhood classroom (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Chiazzese, G., Merlo, G., Seta, L., & Caprì, T. (2019). A systematic review of computational thinking in K–12. Informatics, 6(4), 43. https://doi.org/10.3390/informatics6040043
Chien, Y.-T., Chen, H.-Y., & Lin, C.-H. (2020). The effects of project-based learning on preschool children’s vocabulary acquisition. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 34(1), 81-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/02568543.2019.1695782
Clements D.H., & Sarama J. (2011). Early childhood mathematics intervention [Special issue]. Science,333(6045), 968–970.
Clements D.H., & Sarama J. (2016). Math, science, and technology in the early years [Special issue]. Future of Children, 26(2), 75–94.
Clements, D.H., & Sarama, J. (2007). Curriculum research: Toward a framework for research-based curricula [Special issue]. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 38(1), 35–70.
Clucas M.E. (2018). Science learning opportunities and the project approach in preschool classrooms (Doctoral dissertation). Iowa State University.
Dahlberg, G., & Moss, P. (2004). Ethics and politics in early childhood education. Routledge.
Dahlberg, G., Moss, P., & Pence, A. (2013). Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care: Languages of evaluation (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203371114
Dewey J (1938). Experience and education. New York Macmillan
Donthu N., Kumar S., Pattnaik D., Lim W.M. (2021). How to conduct a bibliometric analysis: An overview and guidelines. Journal of Business Research,133,285–296.
Edward N.S., Middleton H. (2004). Engineering education research in "European Journal of Engineering Education" and "Journal of Engineering Education": citation and reference discipline analysis. European Journal of Engineering Education, 36(3), 225–240.
Falagas M.E., Pitsouni E.I., Malietzis G.A., Pappas G. (2008). Comparison of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar: Strengths and weaknesses. The FASEB Journal, 22(2),338–342.
Ferrero, M., Vadillo, M. A., & León, S. P. (2021). Is project-based learning effective among kindergarten and elementary students? A systematic review. PLOS ONE, 16(4), e0249627. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249627
Gijbels D., (2011). Project-based learning: a critical pedagogy for the twenty-first century Policy Futures in Education,9(6),759–768.
Helm J.H., Katz L.G. (2001, 2016). Young investigators: The project approach in the early years (2nd ed.) New York Teachers College Press
Hung W., Huang I., Huang Y., (2019). The effects of a project-based learning program on promoting the learning of happiness and the development of positive emotions in early childhood education. Journal of Happiness Studies,20(7),2153-2169.
Katz, L., & Chard, S. C. (2000). Engaging children’s minds: The project approach (2nd ed.). Ablex Publishing.
Kilpatrick, W. H. (1918). The project method. Teachers College Record, 19(4), 319–335.
Krajcik, J., & Berger, C. (2018). Project-based learning: A powerful approach to teaching and learning science. In S. K. Abell & N. G. Lederman (Eds.), Handbook of research on science education (Vol. 2, pp. 475-496). Routledge.
Larmer, J., Mergendoller, J., & Boss, S. (2015). Setting the standard for project-based learning: A proven approach to rigorous classroom instruction. ASCD.
Merritt, J., Lee, M., Rillero, P., & Kinach, B. M. (2017). Problem-based learning in K–8 mathematics and science education: A literature review. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 11(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.7771/1541-5015.1674
Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). (2021). Circular No. 17/2021/TT-BGDĐT amending and supplementing several contents in the early childhood education program issued together with Circular No. 28/2016/TT-BGDĐT dated 30 December 2016, of the Minister of Education and Training.
Mitchell, S., Foulger, T. S., Wetzel, K., & Rathkey, C. (2009). The negotiated project approach: Project-based learning without leaving the standards behind. Early Childhood Education Journal, 36(4), 339–346. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-008-0295-7
Moher, D., Liberati, A., Tetzlaff, J., Altman, D. G., & PRISMA Group (2009). Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement. PLoS Medicine, 6(7), e1000097. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000097
Moran, M. J., & Desimone, L. M. (2007). Problem-based learning in an elementary science methods course: Effects on teacher self-efficacy and student achievement. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 19(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03173651
Morgan, A., & Beaty, E. (2007). The world of physical culture in sport and exercise: Visual methods for qualitative research [Book review]. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 16(3), 379–397.
Ninkov, A., Frank, J. R., & Maggio, L. A. (2022). Bibliometrics: Methods for studying academic publishing. Perspectives on Medical Education, 11(3), 173-176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-021-00695-4
Van Geert, P. (2017). Constructivist theories. In B. Hopkins, E. Geangu, & S. Linkenauger (Eds.), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development (pp. 19–34). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316216491.005
Vellutino, F. R., Scanlon, D. M., Zhang, H., Schatschneider, C., Fletcher, J. M., Wadsworth, S., … & Morris, R. (2008). Using response to kindergarten and first-grade intervention to identify children at-risk for long-term reading difficulties. Reading and Writing, 21(4), 437–480. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-007-9098-2
Vygotsky, L. S. (1929). The problem of the cultural development of the child II. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 36(3), 414-434.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Williams, M. K. (2018). John Dewey in the 21st century. Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education, 10(1), 91-113.
Yilmaz-Tuzun, O., Karisan, D., & Zeidler, D. L. (2018). Pre-service teachers’ reflective judgment skills in the context of socio-scientific issues-based inquiry laboratory course. Turkish Journal of Education, 7(3), 99-116.
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