Engineering in Pre-College Settings: Synthesizing Research, Policy, and Practices

Engineering in Pre-College Settings: Synthesizing Research, Policy, and Practices
ISBN-10
1557536910
ISBN-13
9781557536914
Category
Education
Pages
457
Language
English
Published
2014
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Authors
Johannes Strobel, Şenay Purzer, Monica E. Cardella

Description

In science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in pre-college, engineering is not the silent “e” anymore. There is an accelerated interest in teaching engineering in all grade levels. Structured engineering programs are emerging in schools as well as in out-of-school settings. Over the last ten years, the number of states in the US including engineering in their K–12 standards has tripled, and this trend will continue to grow with the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards. The interest in pre-college engineering education stems from three different motivations. Designed to be a source of background and inspiration for researchers and practitioners alike, this volume includes contributions on policy, synthesis studies, and research studies to catalyze and inform current efforts to improve pre-college engineering education. The book explores teacher learning and practices, as well as how student learning occurs in both formal settings, such as classrooms, and informal settings, such as homes and museums. This volume also includes chapters on assessing design and creativity.

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