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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52714/dthu.13.7.2024.1334
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Vol. 13 No. 7 (2024): Social Sciences and Humanities Issue (English)
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Social Sciences and Humanities Issue
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Tran , V. N., Duong, T. T. L., Phan, T. N. T., Huynh, T. Q. T., Nguyen, T. H., & Nguyen, T. L. (2024). Researching STEAM in early childhood education between 2013-2023: A bibliometric analysis of Scopus database. Dong Thap University Journal of Science, 13(7), 18-27. https://doi.org/10.52714/dthu.13.7.2024.1334

Researching STEAM in early childhood education between 2013-2023: A bibliometric analysis of Scopus database

Viet Nhi Tran 1, Thi Thuy Linh Duong1, , Thi Ngoc Tu Phan1, Thi Quynh Thi Huynh1, Thi Hieu Nguyen1, Thi Luan Nguyen1
1 Faculty of Preschool Education, University of Education, Hue University, Vietnam

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This study investigates global research trends on STEAM in early childhood education from 2013 to 2023. The bibliometric analysis method was utilized to analyze a dataset of 129 documents extracted from the Scopus database. The results reveal a growing interest in this field, with a notable increase in the number of publications from 2019 to 2023 compared to 2013-2018. The USA leads in both the number of publications and citations. "Early Childhood Education Journal" is the most prominent, while “Sullivan A” and “Bers MU” gain the most significant impact on this research topic. This review study identifies four main thematic clusters: (1) core aspects of STEAM in early childhood education, (2) gender equality in STEAM education, (3) technology and engineering education, and (4) applying this approach to early childhood education. Research trends indicate a growing interest in topics such as computer literacy, creativity, and children's learning processes in STEAM education. The authors propose several recommendations to guide future research in this area.

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Bibliometric, early childhood education, review, Scopus, STEAM

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