In response to “these unconventional and uncertain years,”
veteran educator Rodger W. Bybee has written a book that’s as
thought-provoking as it is constructive. Now more than ever, he
writes, America needs reminders of both the themes that made it
great in the first place and STEM’s contributions to its
citizens.” Science educators must address STEM issues at local,
national, and global levels. And teachers should help students
tackle today’s problems with new approaches to STEM learning that
complement traditional single-discipline programs. STEM Education
Now More Than Ever addresses these themes through four wide-ranging
sections. Parts of the book are what you might expect from a
longtime thought leader in science education. In light of the 2016
election and recent assaults on science’s validity, Bybee
strongly asserts the need for a new case for STEM education. Other
parts may not seem typical for a book on STEM. He writes about the
Enlightenment, the U.S. Constitution, democracy, and citizenship as
reminders of the effects of STEM disciplines on America’s
foundational ideas and values. In the end, Bybee ties it all
together with positive, practical recommendations. A major one
involves newer, faster ways to help teachers develop STEM units
that address contemporary challenges in their classes. Another
involves the importance of strong leadership from teachers and the
STEM education community—leadership Bybee believes we need now
more than ever.
General
Imprint: |
National Science Teachers Association
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2018 |
Authors: |
Rodger W. Bybee
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-68140-601-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
1-68140-601-2 |
Barcode: |
9781681406015 |
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