#7 Research-Based STEAM and Play in Education | Jenni Vartiainen

<p>In this episode, we're joined by the Head of Research and co-founder of Kide Science - <strong>Dr. Jenni Vartiainen</strong>.</p> <p>Jenni is a researcher, university lecturer, writer and entrepreneur. Her research interests are young children’s playful STEAM education and scientific literacy. Within her research, Jenni has developed a play-based science education model for young children called <a href="https://www.kidescience.com/en/">Kide Science</a>. The model combines play, stories, imagination, and early STEAM education.</p> <p>In this podcast we hear Jenni's expert opinions about:</p> <ul> <li>Why STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) is so important for kids?<br> </li> <li>The use of Vygotsky's perspective of play, connected with STEAM education as a learning method.<br> </li> <li>What play-based pedagogy means in practical terms and how to implement it.<br> </li> <li>How Finnish teachers implement playfulness in early education and schools.<br> </li> </ul> <p>Jenni is a bright and passionate doctor of education who, along with her colleagues, has translated her years of research and design into a valuable Finnish education export product.</p> <p>To access Kide Science's excellent one-month free trial, click the link here:<a href="http://www.kidescience.com/noblegas"><u><strong> </strong></u><strong>http://www.kidescience.com/noblegas</strong></a></p> <p><strong>This podcast is brought to you by</strong><a href="https://www.eduten.com/"><strong> EDUTEN. Finland's #1 Digital Math Learning Platform.</strong></a> <strong>Sign up</strong><a href="https://www.eduten.com/get-started.html?role=leader"> <strong>HERE</strong></a> <strong>for a free 4-week trial and your students will never look back!</strong></p> <p><strong>Follow us on</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/edutenofficial/?hl=en"> <strong>Instagram</strong></a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EdutenOfficial/"> <strong>Facebook</strong></a> or<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/eduten/?viewAsMember=true"> <strong