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Urban Elementary STEM Initiative.
- Source :
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School Science & Mathematics . Oct2015, Vol. 115 Issue 6, p292-301. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The new standards for K-12 science education suggest that student learning should be more integrated and should focus on crosscutting concepts and core ideas from the areas of physical science, life science, Earth/space science, and engineering/technology. This paper describes large-scale, urban elementary-focused science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ( STEM) collaboration between a large urban school district, various STEM-focused community stakeholders, and a research-focused private university. The collaboration includes the development of an integrated STEM curriculum for grade K-5 with accompanying teacher professional development. This mixed-methodology study describes findings from focus group interviews and a survey of teachers from Title I elementary schools. Findings suggest the importance of the following critical features of professional development: (a) coherence, (b) content focus, (c) active learning, (d) collective participation, and (e) duration to the success of large-scale STEM urban elementary school reform [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00366803
- Volume :
- 115
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- School Science & Mathematics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110082872
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ssm.12133