| Record Number |
22193 |
| ISBN |
9781108868495 (paperback) |
| 1108868495 |
| Location |
372.35 FOR |
| Author |
Forbes, Anne, (author). |
| Title |
STEM education in the primary school : a teacher's toolkit / Anne Forbes, Vinesh Chandra, Linda Pfeiffer, Rachel Sheffield. |
| Published |
Port Melbourne, Vic. : Cambridge University Press, 2021. |
| Collation |
xx, 376 pages : illustrations, ; 26 cm. |
| Content types |
still image |
| text |
| Carrier type |
volume |
| General Note |
Includes index and bibliographical references. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents Note |
Is this STEM? -- How do I STEM? -- Why STEM? |
| Summary Note |
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. |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Australia |
| Technology -- Study and teaching Primary) -- Australia |
| Engineering -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Australia |
| Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Australia |
| Engineering -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
| Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
| Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
| Technology -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
| Technology -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Australia |
| Engineering -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Australia |
| Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Australia |
| Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Australia |
| Geographic Name |
Australia |
| Added Name |
Chandra, Vinesh, (author). |
| Pfeiffer, Linda, (author). |
| Sheffield, Rachel, (author). |
