Using Stem-focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education

ISBN 10: 1668459434 / ISBN 13: 9781668459430

Published by Information Science Reference, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Stem-focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education
• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1668459434
• ISBN 13: 9781668459430
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

There has been an increasing issue in STEM education as many students lack interest and knowledge in STEM disciplines and fields. Given the high demand for STEM workers, and the projected growth of STEM fields, it is important to expose students to STEM education beginning as early as elementary school. Some K-6 programs are not preparing teacher candidates adequately for STEM content or skills, especially in engineering. Integrating these disciplines and practices throughout elementary education programs could result in more exposure for K-6 students. Using STEM-Focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education presents anecdotal stories of how elementary education programs have altered their content offerings, field experiences, and curricula to expand their teacher candidates' knowledge and exposure to STEM disciplines and fields. Covering key topics such as diversity, teacher education, and technology integration, this premier reference source is ideal for industry professionals, policymakers, administrators of K-12 education, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.