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Stem, Istem, And Steam: What Is Next?, Atiya Razi, George Zhou Jan 2022

Stem, Istem, And Steam: What Is Next?, Atiya Razi, George Zhou

Education Publications

The historical and political emergence of STEM has changed the educational paradigm. Researchers, educators, and frontline professionals consider STEM as their savior. However, the ambiguity surrounding STEM and its successors, Integrated STEM education, and STEAM has created confusion for educators and frontline workers about which framework and concept they have to adapt to support their nation in the global financial crisis. Unfortunately, limited research offers insight into the historical, political, and educational development of STEM, iSTEM, and STEAM. This literature review fills this gap by addressing the historical, political, and educational development and uncertainty surrounding STEM, iSTEM, and STEAM. Also, …


Examining The Mediation Of Power In A Collaborative Community: Engaging In Informal Science As Authentic Practice, Anton Puvirajah, Geeta Verma, Horace Webb Jun 2012

Examining The Mediation Of Power In A Collaborative Community: Engaging In Informal Science As Authentic Practice, Anton Puvirajah, Geeta Verma, Horace Webb

Education Publications

Focusing on the interplay of context and language, this study examined a group of high school students and their mentors’ use of language during a robotics competition. This informal setting allowed us to gain insights into the mediation and manifestation of power within the group. Using critical discourse analysis of competition transcripts and interviews we found that both students and mentors felt a sense of ownership and community leading to symmetry in power amongst them. The shift in power led to greater student ownership and agency and created a space for authentic and meaningful science learning. The context of the …


Creating A Pipeline To Stem Careers Through Service Learning: The Aft Program, Anton Puvirajah, Lisa Michelle Martin-Hansen, Geeta Verma Jan 2012

Creating A Pipeline To Stem Careers Through Service Learning: The Aft Program, Anton Puvirajah, Lisa Michelle Martin-Hansen, Geeta Verma

Education Publications

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Determining Paths To Success: Preparing Students For Experimental Design Questions On Standardized Tests, Matthew J. Turner, Jose Rios Mar 2008

Determining Paths To Success: Preparing Students For Experimental Design Questions On Standardized Tests, Matthew J. Turner, Jose Rios

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Helping Hands? Experts Examine Curricular Alignment At Kentridge High School, Samantha E. Ketover, Jose Rios Oct 2003

Helping Hands? Experts Examine Curricular Alignment At Kentridge High School, Samantha E. Ketover, Jose Rios

Education Publications

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Review Of "Interactive Explorations", Matthew J. Turner, Jose Rios Nov 2002

Review Of "Interactive Explorations", Matthew J. Turner, Jose Rios

Education Publications

No abstract provided.