Stem Education in the Primary School: A Teacher's Toolkit (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108868495)

STEM Education in the Primary School introduces pre-service teachers to the theory, skills and practice of teaching STEM through a project-based learning approach. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are presented as professions, mindsets and practices, and each element of STEM is integrated with the Australian Curriculum through a school garden project case study. Popular STEM topic areas, such as health, shelter and space, are explored using tested and age-appropriate project examples that illustrate the translation of STEM ideas to classroom practice. This textbook connects current research in STEM education to teaching practice through detailed discussion of topics including assessment, learning spaces, community and STEM futures. Encouraging readers to consolidate their knowledge, the text is supported by short-answer and reflection questions, information boxes and real-world scenarios. Suggested activities and downloadable templates in the VitalSource enhanced eBook provide guidance for readers when implementing projects and practices in their classroom.

Author: Anne Forbes, Vinesh Chandra, Linda Pfeiffer
ISBN-10: 1108868495
ISBN-13: 9781108868495
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/22/2021
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.80w x 0.60d