| Description |
1 online resource (254 p.) |
| Contents |
An overview of STEM education in the United States / Julia V. Clark -- The role of assessment in driving change in STEM teaching and learning / Joseph Krajcik, Emily Adah Miller, Susan Codere -- Research on the achievement gap in mathematics and science : barriers to a quality STEM education / Julia V. Clark -- Transforming teaching and learning in the STEM classroom / Ellen B. Meier -- Science and engineering curriculum and instruction that promotes equity and justice : hidden spots, bright spots, hot spots, and gathering spots / Heidi B. Carlone, Elizabeth A. Davis -- Chronicling education challenges in STEM education / Julia V. Clark -- Finnish STEM education featured in middle school biology, chemistry, and physics curricula, with emphasis on PISA scientific literacy and transversal competencies / Jari M. Lavonen, Do-Yong Park -- STEM education in Singapore : issues of equity, access, and excellence / Jason Tan -- STEM education in Australia : building synergies" to ensure greater access to quality STEM opportunities / Debra Panizzon -- STEM education reform through international innovation and collaboration / Julia V. Clark -- Making STEM a world-class quality education for all students / Julia V. Clark |
| Summary |
"This contributed volume is intended to help increase equitable opportunities in STEM education for all students. It identifies best practices and challenges related to producing more equitable and inclusive routes to access STEM education and professions"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Educational equalization.
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Social aspects
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Social aspects
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Academic achievement -- Social aspects
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Social aspects
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Social aspects
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Educational equalization
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Academic achievement -- Social aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gordon, Edmund W
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| ISBN |
1421447215 |
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9781421447216 |
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