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Research Summary: A STEM-based learning trajectory for developing spatial reasoning in 8-year-old children: online and face-to-face implementations
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 3 October 2026
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A STEM-based learning trajectory, focused on earthquakes, has been developed to enhance spatial reasoning in eight-year-old children. This curriculum integrates concrete tools and digital technologies to facilitate the design of evacuation routes, encouraging students to analyze spatial representations, measure distances, and construct relevant artifacts. The approach aims to bridge different spatial scales and is suitable for both online and face-to-face implementation.
Why it matters
This educational innovation addresses a critical gap in primary education by developing advanced spatial reasoning skills through a STEM-focused, real-world application. Enhancing these foundational cognitive abilities at an early age can significantly impact future academic success and workforce readiness in technical fields. Furthermore, the adaptability of this trajectory to various learning modalities ensures its broad applicability and scalability.
Key insights
- A STEM-based learning trajectory targets the development of spatial reasoning in eight-year-old children.
- The trajectory is centered on the phenomenon of earthquakes, culminating in the design of an evacuation route.
- It integrates concrete resources (e.g., measuring tools, recycled materials) with digital tools (e.g., Google Maps, Google Earth, LightBot).
- Students are engaged in analyzing representations, measuring distances, and constructing instruments like seismographs.
- The framework incorporates spatial reasoning actions, reference frames, and differentiation of micro-, meso-, and macro-spaces.
- The approach helps students articulate and transition between different spatial sizes, extending beyond typical primary school curricula.
- The trajectory is designed for flexible implementation, supporting both online and face-to-face learning environments.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1947315
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