There has been an increasing issue in STEM education as many lack the interest and knowledge in STEM disciplines and fields. It may be that exposure to STEM concepts and skills does not begin early enough. Indeed, most programs target older students. Given the high demand for STEM workers, and the projected growth of STEM fields (Washington, D.C., 2011), it is increasingly important to expose s…
The book presents comparative analyses of five elementary mathematics curriculum programs used in the U.S. from three different perspectives: the mathematical emphasis, the pedagogical approaches, and how authors communicate with teachers. These perspectives comprise a framework for examining what curriculum materials are comprised of, what is involved in reading and interpreting them, and how …
This book addresses Problem-based Learning (PBL) in elementary schools and reveals how this can promote elementary students development in critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and citizenship, also known as the 5 Cs. Through teachers interviews, the book explores which PBL strategies promote skills and knowledge gains when students collaboratively investigate authentic o…