STEM Learning in Middle Grades by Technology-Mediated Integration of Science and Mathematics

2015 ◽  
pp. 187-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Maxwell Dass ◽  
John T. Spagnolo
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Middle Grades ◽  
School Science ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Authentic Inquiry ◽  
Classroom Implementation ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Recent Reform ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

In an attempt to foster inquiry-oriented learning in middle grades (grades 6 – 8), a technology mediated pedagogy integrating science and mathematics was promoted through Project SMILE (Science and Mathematics Integration for Literacy Enhancement). It involved in-service teachers in professional learning and classroom implementation over a period of two academic years, with the explicit goal of enhancing teachers' ability to foster more authentic inquiry in their classes. This chapter describes the design of Project SMILE in the context of recent reform efforts in science and mathematics education, along with the theoretical underpinnings for the design. Project activities, followed by the research methodology employed to investigate the impact on both teachers and students are described next. Finally, research results and their implications are discussed with an eye toward the usefulness of integrating science and mathematics and involving specific technological tools to foster greater inquiry-oriented learning in school science and mathematics.

STEM Learning in Middle Grades by Technology-Mediated Integration of Science and Mathematics

2016 ◽  
pp. 737-756
Author(s):  
Pradeep Maxwell Dass ◽  
John T. Spagnolo
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Middle Grades ◽  
School Science ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Authentic Inquiry ◽  
Classroom Implementation ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Recent Reform ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

In an attempt to foster inquiry-oriented learning in middle grades (grades 6 – 8), a technology mediated pedagogy integrating science and mathematics was promoted through Project SMILE (Science and Mathematics Integration for Literacy Enhancement). It involved in-service teachers in professional learning and classroom implementation over a period of two academic years, with the explicit goal of enhancing teachers' ability to foster more authentic inquiry in their classes. This chapter describes the design of Project SMILE in the context of recent reform efforts in science and mathematics education, along with the theoretical underpinnings for the design. Project activities, followed by the research methodology employed to investigate the impact on both teachers and students are described next. Finally, research results and their implications are discussed with an eye toward the usefulness of integrating science and mathematics and involving specific technological tools to foster greater inquiry-oriented learning in school science and mathematics.

STEM Learning in Middle Grades by Technology-Mediated Integration of Science and Mathematics

2016 ◽  
pp. 903-921
Author(s):  
Pradeep Maxwell Dass ◽  
John T. Spagnolo
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Middle Grades ◽  
School Science ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Authentic Inquiry ◽  
Classroom Implementation ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Recent Reform ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

In an attempt to foster inquiry-oriented learning in middle grades (grades 6 – 8), a technology mediated pedagogy integrating science and mathematics was promoted through Project SMILE (Science and Mathematics Integration for Literacy Enhancement). It involved in-service teachers in professional learning and classroom implementation over a period of two academic years, with the explicit goal of enhancing teachers' ability to foster more authentic inquiry in their classes. This chapter describes the design of Project SMILE in the context of recent reform efforts in science and mathematics education, along with the theoretical underpinnings for the design. Project activities, followed by the research methodology employed to investigate the impact on both teachers and students are described next. Finally, research results and their implications are discussed with an eye toward the usefulness of integrating science and mathematics and involving specific technological tools to foster greater inquiry-oriented learning in school science and mathematics.

A Remote Mobile Experiment in Brazilian Public Basic Education

TPACK ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 457-478
Author(s):  
Priscila Cadorin Nicolete ◽  
Juarez Bento da Silva ◽  
Marta Adriana da Silva Cristiano ◽  
Simone Meister Sommer Bilessimo ◽  
Giovanni Ferreira de Farias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Remote Experimentation ◽  
The Impact

The STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are very important for education, but the lack of experimental laboratories for these subjects in a school might decrease the interest of its students in STEM fields. This chapter explores these issues in the Brazilian context where, in order to address this issue, remote experiments are used to share real experiments manipulated through the Internet. Teachers and students can use remote laboratories, equipped with real experiments, to put in practice theoretical concepts learned in class. This chapter presents a report on a pilot project that aims to explore the use of Mobile Remote Experimentation (MRE) by teachers and students of public high schools in Brazil. It involves the use of mobile devices to access remote experiments in STEM subjects through the Internet. The report demonstrates the effectiveness of using such educational resources to improve pedagogical results by applying the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) model to measure the impact of MRE by STEM teachers.

scholarly journals Factors That Influence Curricular Adoption in a Sustainability Focused Marine Science Professional Development for In-Service Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A. Goodale
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Science ◽  
Marine Science ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The Impact

The focus of this article is on the evaluation and outcomes of a professional learning opportunity that focused on 13 current K–12 public school science educators in the United States. This teacher training concentrated on sustainability education that utilized marine sciences as a unifying concept. Findings from this training helped to identify models within teacher professional development in marine science that lead to comprehensive adoption of presented curricula. Four established models/frameworks of professional development were identified and their subsequent classroom implementation was evaluated. Results include adoption rates of the various session materials, the impact and effect size of differing variables (such as deliverables or standards alignment) among the four models and their frameworks and changes in perceptions towards sustainability initiatives. These outcomes underscore several methods and strategies for successful science teacher professional development implementation in regard to marine sciences.

scholarly journals Motivation Theory TEORI MOTIVASI ABRAHAM H. MASLOW DAN IMPLIKASINYA DALAM KEGIATAN BELAJAR MATEMATIKA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Try Gunawan Zebua
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Food And Drink ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT One of the famous Motivation Theory is Abraham H. Maslow's Motivation Theory which is also referred to as Abraham H. Maslow's Motivation Theory or Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory. Students' Mathematics Learning Achievement and Mathematics Learning Outcomes can be categorized as low, so a solution needs to be given by implying Abraham H. Maslow's Motivation Theory. The research method used in this research is Literature Study, where the researcher analyzes Abraham H. Maslow's Motivation Theory directly from Abraham H. Maslow's book entitled Motivation and Personality (translation of Achmad Fawaid and Maufur, the publisher of Cantrik Pustaka), then the researcher analyzes the impact of the theory. if it is implied in mathematics learning activities. Abraham H. Maslow's Motivation Theory in the first stage can be applied in mathematics learning activities by providing food and drink to students, the second stage can be applied by making students safe in mathematics learning activities, the third stage can be applied by establishing communication between teachers and students, The fourth stage can be applied in a way that there is mutual respect between teachers and students and fellow students, and the fifth stage can be applied by providing opportunities for students to express opinions in discussion activities. By implying Abraham H. Maslow's Motivation Theory can influence or improve students' Mathematics Learning Achievement and Mathematics Learning Outcomes. Keywords:  Abraham H's Motivation Theory, Maslow, Dream, Learning Mathematics.

A Remote Mobile Experiment in Brazilian Public Basic Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 573-594
Author(s):  
Priscila Cadorin Nicolete ◽  
Juarez Bento da Silva ◽  
Marta Adriana da Silva Cristiano ◽  
Simone Meister Sommer Bilessimo ◽  
Giovanni Ferreira de Farias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Remote Experimentation ◽  
The Impact

The STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are very important for education, but the lack of experimental laboratories for these subjects in a school might decrease the interest of its students in STEM fields. This chapter explores these issues in the Brazilian context where, in order to address this issue, remote experiments are used to share real experiments manipulated through the Internet. Teachers and students can use remote laboratories, equipped with real experiments, to put in practice theoretical concepts learned in class. This chapter presents a report on a pilot project that aims to explore the use of Mobile Remote Experimentation (MRE) by teachers and students of public high schools in Brazil. It involves the use of mobile devices to access remote experiments in STEM subjects through the Internet. The report demonstrates the effectiveness of using such educational resources to improve pedagogical results by applying the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) model to measure the impact of MRE by STEM teachers.

A Remote Mobile Experiment in Brazilian Public Basic Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 121-142
Author(s):  
Priscila Cadorin Nicolete ◽  
Juarez Bento da Silva ◽  
Marta Adriana da Silva Cristiano ◽  
Simone Meister Sommer Bilessimo ◽  
Giovanni Ferreira de Farias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Remote Experimentation ◽  
The Impact

The STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are very important for education, but the lack of experimental laboratories for these subjects in a school might decrease the interest of its students in STEM fields. This chapter explores these issues in the Brazilian context where, in order to address this issue, remote experiments are used to share real experiments manipulated through the Internet. Teachers and students can use remote laboratories, equipped with real experiments, to put in practice theoretical concepts learned in class. This chapter presents a report on a pilot project that aims to explore the use of Mobile Remote Experimentation (MRE) by teachers and students of public high schools in Brazil. It involves the use of mobile devices to access remote experiments in STEM subjects through the Internet. The report demonstrates the effectiveness of using such educational resources to improve pedagogical results by applying the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) model to measure the impact of MRE by STEM teachers.

scholarly journals Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis STEM: Implementasi Variasi Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran STEM di Sekolah Dasar

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-106
Author(s):  
Hardani Hardani
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Engineering Design Process ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Scientific Disciplines ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Mathematics

STEM is a learning approach that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the problem-solving based activities. The integration of the four scientific disciplines in STEM project activities uses the Engineering Design Process (EDP) stage. This stage is a cycle in the form of repeated steps and might change until a problem-solving solution is identified. The difference of elementary school students’ characteristics and stages of cognitive development as well as the absences of a specific STEM curriculum causes teachers who are new to STEM find it difficult in implementing the existing model. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the stages of the STEM learning model in accordance with the characteristics of teachers and students. This stage was developed with the aim of making STEM easier to apply and easily connecting problems with product development from the STEM project. The variation of the STEM learning model developed includes the stages: create, identify, ideate, plan, build, and communicate. The STEM Learning Model design developed will make it easier for teachers to implement STEM in classroom learning.

scholarly journals Defence Youth STEM Outreach – Inspiring the Next Generation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M F Rose ◽  
D Joyce
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Strategic Partnerships ◽  
Skills Shortage ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Career Options ◽  
The Impact

This paper focuses on the need to build a solid foundation of skills which the future maritime workforce can build on to provide the innovation and exploitation of new technologies that the Royal Navy requires. This need sits within the wider strategic context of the national engineering skills shortage, reflected recently in the EngineeringUK report: ‘The State of Engineering 2018.’ The report forecasts as a conservative estimate an average shortfall in engineering graduates (level 4+) of 22,000, with the impact of Brexit upon these figures yet to be determined (the UK relies on attracting talent from the EU and beyond to help meet current shortfalls). The situation regarding Level 3 – A levels, Highers, and Advanced apprenticeships reflects a similar shortfall. This issue is exacerbated by the fact that only 12% of engineering and technology employees in the UK are women; highlighting that access and availability, including gender diversity remains a challenge for this sector. It is against that backdrop, that the MOD, is collaborating across many areas; one specifically being on inspiring the next generation to undertake Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) as subjects of choice initially, moving thereafter onto more informed careers awareness and ultimately onto career options. Such foundation building is manifest in Defence’s Youth STEM engagement strategy which is whole force by design, with several major developments to date following its launch in 2016, including the establishment of formal strategic partnerships with three national STEM outreach providers; notably: Primary Engineer; Tomorrows Engineer (replicated by Energy Skills Partnership in Scotland) and STEM Learning (replicated by SSERC in Scotland) each with niche capabilities. They sit alongside all four Services within Defence and key other government departments including the devolved administration in Scotland, in the form of an implementation group to take the strategy forward. The purpose is to inspire sufficient young people to study STEM subjects, to ensure that the appropriate national talent exists from which Defence can recruit its future technical people. Several initiatives are expanded upon with illustration of the benefits, ranging from impact in the classroom (both teacher and pupil) to Defence personnel as STEM ambassadors. The paper closes with the social mobility agenda and the potential thereof from Youth STEM outreach.

scholarly journals STEAM Learning in Early Childhood Education: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Siti Wahyuningsih ◽  
Novita Eka Nurjanah ◽  
Upik Elok Endang Rasmani ◽  
Ruli Hafidah ◽  
Adriani Rahma Pudyaningtyas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Cognitive Benefits ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

<p class="Abstract">This literature review covers articles and books about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in early childhood education. STEAM learning is considered to be an appropriate approach to answering the challenges of the 21<sup>st</sup> century as it integrates the hard and soft skills needed by children. It is exciting to note that in most articles, STEAM is a popular pedagogical method to improve creativity, problem-solving skills, scientific inquiry and critical thinking, and to provide other cognitive benefits. It is taught in integrated learning in early childhood education and is conducted through children’s daily observation. The literature also discusses that the impact of STEAM learning makes children more active and able to take initiatives in their own knowledge. Teachers who are influenced by the integrated professional development of STEAM positively influence children through their professional learning. Another finding from this review is that experience of STEAM can increase children’s self-confidence. In addition, STEAM learning is considered to be able to integrate the skills needed by children. STEAM encourages children to build knowledge about the world around them by observing, investigating and asking questions. This review aims to consider advanced learning in early childhood education through STEAM.</p>

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