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1. Refueling the U.S. Innovation Economy: Fresh Approaches to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Author

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Atkinson, Robert D., and Mayo, Merrilea

Abstract

Is the United States getting it wrong when it comes to educating tomorrow's innovators in critical fields? It has been known for years that the only way to compete globally in information technology, engineering, nanotechnology, robotics and other fields is to give students the best educational opportunities possible. But do individuals have a successful formula when it comes to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education? In this report, the authors challenge the nation's approach to STEM education and argue that reforms are urgently needed to better match the talents of students, the needs of employers, and its goals. (Contains 19 tables, 42 figures, and 623 endnotes.) [Funding for this paper was provided by the Intel Corporation. For "Refueling the U.S. Innovation Economy: Fresh Approaches to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education. Executive Summary," see ED521736.]

Published
2010

2. Training Educational Personnel for Integrated Curriculum. Report of a Seminar on Further Training of National Officials and Specialists on Integration of the Curriculum at the Primary Level (Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 1-10, 1983).

Author

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific.

Abstract

This document comprises three sets of papers produced by a subregional seminar of the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID). The first chapter is an overview of experiences in orientation and training of key educational personnel in integrated curriculum. Chapter 2 consists of guidelines and checklists for developing training programs and materials. Chapter 3 consists of selected exemplary materials resulting from workshops at the seminar: (1) a training manual from Korea on "Teaching Pleasant Life"; (2) instructional modules on using local, low-cost resources and community participation (Korea), developing questioning skills in environmental studies (Nepal), and principles of the integrated curriculum (Korea); (3) teacher leaflets from Bangladesh on improving pupil enrollment, encouraging community participation in schools, preparing an individual lesson, and identifying and helping physically handicapped children; (4) teacher guides from India on food, good habits, and life of plants and animals; and (5) instructional plans on receiving guests and on food from Thailand. Appended are the agenda of the conference, a list of participants, and a list of documents. (TE)

Published
1984