Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide - Hardcover

Felder, Richard M.; Brent, Rebecca

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1394196342 ISBN 13: 9781394196340

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2024

Synopsis

The widely used STEM education book, updated

Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide covers teaching and learning issues unique to teaching in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Secondary and postsecondary instructors in STEM areas need to master specific skills, such as teaching problem-solving, which are not regularly addressed in other teaching and learning books. This book fills the gap, addressing, topics like learning objectives, course design, choosing a text, effective instruction, active learning, teaching with technology, and assessment―all from a STEM perspective. You’ll also gain the knowledge to implement learner-centered instruction, which has been shown to improve learning outcomes across disciplines.

For this edition, chapters have been updated to reflect recent cognitive science and empirical educational research findings that inform STEM pedagogy. You’ll also find a new section on actively engaging students in synchronous and asynchronous online courses, and content has been substantially revised to reflect recent developments in instructional technology and online course development and delivery.

• Plan and deliver lessons that actively engage students―in person or online
• Assess students’ progress and help ensure retention of all concepts learned
• Help students develop skills in problem-solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication
• Meet the learning needs of STEM students with diverse backgrounds and identities

The strategies presented in Teaching and Learning STEM don’t require revolutionary time-intensive changes in your teaching, but rather a gradual integration of traditional and new methods. The result will be a marked improvement in your teaching and your students’ learning.

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About this title

About the Author

RICHARD M. FELDER, PH.D., is Hoechst Celanese Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University and co-author of Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes.

REBECCA BRENT, ED.D., is President of Education Designs, an educational consultancy where she specializes in staff development and teacher preparation in engineering and the sciences.

From the Back Cover

Praise for TEACHING AND LEARNING STEM, SECOND EDITION

“Felder and Brent, longtime leaders in STEM education research, fill an important gap by providing both insightful and very practical guidance for the college instructor trying to translate the findings of STEM research into effective classroom practice.”
― CARL WIEMAN, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Department of Physics and Graduate School of Education, Stanford University

“The first edition of Teaching and Learning STEM was an extraordinary gift to teachers of STEM at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. The revised second edition adds a very thoughtful, forward-looking, and insightful discussion of uses and misuses of AI in STEM instruction, and pays particular attention to the difference in teaching and learning STEM in high school and at the university level.”
― DANIEL J. TEAGUE, Instructor of Mathematics, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

“Felder and Brent break down the last few decades of advances in STEM education―in-person and online, high school and college―into coherent, useful, and well-organized advice, creating down-to-earth lessons that keep the needs and interests of the STEM educator front and center.”
― BRIAN P. COPPOLA, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Chemistry, Associate Chair for Educational Development and Practice, University of Michigan

“Felder and Brent deliver a fresh edition of one of the best practical guides to teaching in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. From designing a course to teaching students to assessment, busy instructors will find innovative and straightforward strategies for creating a more learner-centered, research-based teaching environment.”
― DR. MARY DEANE SORCINELLI, Professor Emeritus and Founding Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Massachusetts Amherst

“This second edition of Teaching and Learning STEM is even better than the first, with more extensive and practical advice on teaching in various modes. The authors have truly created a treasure chest of wisdom and practical strategies for improving learning. It is organized in a way to be accessible to first-time and veteran educators alike, and I have already started applying their ideas in my classroom and my mentoring of new educators!”
― SHERI SHEPPARD, PH.D., Fellow of ASME, ASEE, AAAS, Richard W. Weiland Professor in the School of Engineering, Emerita, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University

“Teaching and Learning STEM is not just a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to designing and delivering effective teaching, but a bible for all high school STEM educators! This is the one book that you need to keep within easy reach to gain new perspectives, solve tricky teaching problems, and inspire your students to learn. It will prove to be a constant companion for all those invested in improving their teaching.”
― LYDIA KAVANAGH, Deputy Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Science, and Deputy President, Academic Board, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

“Imagine a book that is like having a welcoming and seasoned faculty colleague just down the hall, ready with engaging stories and sage advice. That is this book.”
―KIMBERLY D. TANNER, Professor, Department of Biology, San Francisco State University

From the Inside Flap

At the high school, college, and university levels, students need to develop a new set of skills to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses. Clear written communication, creative thinking, and problem solving are a few examples. Instructors in STEM fields need to teach these skills, but they are rarely covered in books on pedagogy at secondary and postsecondary levels. Teaching and Learning STEM, now in its second edition, equips instructors with ideas and techniques that they can use to incorporate these skills into their STEM instruction.

In Teaching and Learning STEM, well-known STEM education authorities Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent outline a research-proven, learner-centered approach to STEM instruction that has been shown to advance a broad range of learning outcomes and increase retention in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Teaching and Learning STEM offers a collection of practical, research-based strategies for designing and teaching courses, as well as assessing students’ learning. These strategies can be easily implemented in an established or new course. Topics covered include:

• Actively engaging students in class, regardless of class size
• Helping students develop skills in problem solving, critical and creative thinking, teamwork, and self-directed learning
• Making effective use of technology in face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses

New to this updated second edition, the authors also summarize recent findings in cognitive science and educational research, revealing techniques that can lead to better outcomes for learners. Using Teaching and Learning STEM as a guide, instructors will discover ways to quickly and easily improve their existing courses and develop more effective courses in the future.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1394196342
• ISBN 13: 9781394196340
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368