20 Strategies for STEM Instruction - Softcover

William N. Bender

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9781941112786: 20 Strategies for STEM Instruction

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1941112781 ISBN 13: 9781941112786

Publisher: Learning Sciences International, 2016

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Teachers of all grade levels are increasingly moving into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) instruction, but time constraints and heavy workloads can make the transition difficult. In 20 Strategies for STEM Instruction, author William N. Bender, Ph.D., provides customizable, step-by-step guidelines for various teaching strategies that have been shown to strengthen STEM instruction.

Exploring the latest STEM instructional trends and specific teaching techniques, Bender highlights research evidence throughout the book and offers practical advice to help teachers:

Facilitate efficiency of study, making the most of instructional time
Integrate project-based learning with STEM instruction
Modify and adapt STEM strategies to meet the needs of each learner
Use engineering design principals to focus on real-world problems
Emphasize teamwork and collaboration around rigorous math and science content

Today s students need to be able to solve problems, make decisions, and learn from failure. STEM instruction celebrates the fact that there can be more than just one correct answer to a question and learning should be framed accordingly in any STEM classroom. This book guides teachers as they prepare students for the complex challenges they will undoubtedly face in college and the global workplace.

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About the Author:

William N. Bender, PhD, is a national leader on the general topic of instructional tactics for the classroom, with special interests in discipline, project-based learning, technology in the classroom, differentiated instruction, and response to intervention. He has written 24 books in education, many of which are leading sellers in their respective topics.

He currently presents numerous workshops each year for educators around the country and in Canada. His focus is always on practical strategies and tactics that work in real classrooms, and his work is firmly based on his experience teaching public school special needs students in eighth and ninth grade. After earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught educators at Rutgers University and the University of Georgia.

Review:

"20 Strategies for STEM Instruction is the first in what should be a long line of texts that help the working teacher and administrator stay current in today s education world." --George E. Goodfellow, 2008 Rhode Island State Teacher of the Year

"20 Strategies for STEM Instruction would be a great resource for teachers and administrators. It would be a great book to be housed in the professional library in every school. It is a very detailed, example-based resource that would be very useful to any and all experience levels of educators." --Lisa Staats, 2012 North Carolina Teacher of the Year finalist

"20 Strategies for STEM Instruction is consistent and provides practical information. It offers constructive suggestions for changing or improving classroom practice, many of which, do not require expense. It offers a common vocabulary, which can be confusing when discussing STEM, as well as many opportunities for teachers to read, discuss, and practice as a learning community. It meets teachers where they are and provides suggestions for improving the way they think about and carry out STEM instruction." --Mary Eldredge-Sando, 2010 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

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