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Improving Urban Schools - (Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity, and Achievement) (Paperback)

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  • Although STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has been diversely defined by various researchers (e.g. Buck Institute, 2003; Capraro & Slough, 2009; Scott, 2009; Wolf, 2008), during the last decade, STEM education has gained an increasing presence on the national agenda through initiatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute for Educational Sciences (IES).
  • Author(s): Mary Margaret Capraro & Robert M Capraro & Chance W Lewis
  • 208 Pages
  • Education, Higher
  • Series Name: Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity, and Achievement

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This book explores the diverse definitions and growing importance of STEM education. It emphasizes the need for STEM literacy to solve complex problems and innovate. The book addresses equity and access issues in STEM education from PK-12 to university levels, offering insights for educators and policymakers.



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Although STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has been diversely defined by various researchers (e.g. Buck Institute, 2003; Capraro & Slough, 2009; Scott, 2009; Wolf, 2008), during the last decade, STEM education has gained an increasing presence on the national agenda through initiatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute for Educational Sciences (IES). The rate of technological innovation and change has been tremendous over the past ten years, and this rapid increase will only continue.

STEM literacy is the power to 'identify, apply, and integrate concepts from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to understand complex problems and to innovate to solve them' (Washington State STEM, 2011, Internet).

In order for U.S. students to be on the forefront of this revolution, ALL of our schools need to be part of the STEM vision and guide students in acquiring STEM literacy. Understanding and addressing the challenge of achieving STEM literacy for ALL students begins with an understanding of its element and the connections between them.

In order to remain competitive, the Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy has recommended that the US optimize 'its knowledge-based resources, particularly in science and technology' (National Academies, 2007, p. 4). Optimizing knowledge-based resources needs to be the goal but is also a challenge for ALL educators (Scheurich & Huggins, 2009). Regardless, there is little disagreement that contemporary society is increasingly dependent on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and thus comprehensive understandings are essential for those pursuing STEM careers. It is also generally agreed that PK-12 students do not do well in STEM areas, both in terms of national standards and in terms of international comparisons (Kuenzi, Matthews, & Mangan, 2006; Capraro, Capraro, Yetkiner, Corlu, Ozel, Ye, & Kim, 2011).

The question then becomes what might PK-12 schools do to improve teachers' and students' STEM knowledge and skills? This book will look at equity and access issues in STEM education from PK-12, university, and administrative and policy lenses.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .44 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Education
Sub-Genre: Higher
Series Title: Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity, and Achievement
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Margaret Capraro & Robert M Capraro & Chance W Lewis
Language: English
Street Date: April 3, 2013
TCIN: 1005875579
UPC: 9781623962302
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-9334
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.44 inches length x 6.14 inches width x 9.21 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.66 pounds
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