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Our ELL students need STEM learning support--here are 6 strategies: https://hubs.li/Q02gQzj30

Great article about the ways in which out-of-school STEM spaces can facilitate positive STEM identity development for those historically excluded in formal STEM spaces. And I found this just in time for my preliminary exam oral defense! I think the article provides some great recommendations for practical approaches to ensure students feel a sense of belonging, achieve competence and performance of STEM skills, and develop agency in their learning trajectories. Based on their practical approach recommendations in Table 2, I am wondering what is limiting us from enacting these principles in formal, K-12 STEM spaces? As a former secondary science teacher and now science methods instructor, I know time and resources are always finite, but we have SO MANY great organizations to tap into now... Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gxJ4iibi

🔬📚 Calling all administrators! 📣 Let's talk about the importance of science and STEM education in our schools. 🌟 It's disheartening to hear phrases like, "We don't have time for science right now, we are focusing on ELA." As a former administrator myself, I don't recall learning about sacrificing science and STEM to prioritize math and ELA scores in my credential program. In fact, interdisciplinary instruction was emphasized as a way to promote cross-curricular connections and enhance student retention. 💡 Research from organizations like Ed Trust West highlights the significant benefits of leveraging science education to support English Learner language acquisition. Science isn't just a standalone subject—it's a gateway to critical thinking, problem-solving, and language development for all students. 🌈 So how do we shift the narrative and ensure that science and STEM receive the attention they deserve, especially in elementary schools? It starts with advocacy and awareness. We must remind our educational leaders of the research-backed benefits of science education and the importance of equity and access for all students. 🚀 By promoting science and STEM in our schools, we're not just preparing future scientists and engineers; we're fostering a generation of creative thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers who will shape the world. Let's champion STEM education as a pathway to equity and opportunity for every student. #ScienceEducation #STEMforAll #EquityInEducation #InterdisciplinaryLearning #EdLeadership #CrossCurricularConnections #StudentRetention #LanguageAcquisition #FutureInnovators #EducationalEquity 📸 @workplaybranding

🆕 Research: "Teacher learning community for AR-integrated STEM education" 🔎 Insightful findings from a recent study highlight the power of teacher collaboration in bringing Augmented Reality (AR) into STEM classrooms. 🚀 The research explores how teachers' roles and perceived support within learning communities can help them overcome challenges in implementing AR-integrated STEM lessons. Key takeaways: ✅ Clear roles and active participation in the community lead to better support ✅ Collaborative learning helps teachers become more confident and capable with AR ✅ A framework for effective teacher training and support in AR-integrated STEM education 📖 Read the research report: https://hubs.li/Q02vC-L-0 #STEMeducation #ProfessionalLearning

One of the challenges of teaching K-12 STEM is that the assessment given are in many cases different in their format than the K-12 STEM a standardize test. In this blog I mention why that is a challenges. I look forward to your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/eD4bEEVG

Traditional education vs STEM education Traditional education focuses on the core subjects of math, science, English, and social studies. It is typically delivered in a lecture-based format, with students’ learning by listening to the teacher and taking notes which focuses on memorization. STEM education integrates subjects to connect disciplines to each other and emphasizes the application of knowledge which emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on learning through real-world applications. Some of the benefits of STEM education include: 1. Enhancing students creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. 2. Increasing students interest and engagement in STEM subjects. 3. Improving students academic achievement. 4. Encouraging students to be active participants in their own learning. 5. Encouraging students curiosity by incorporates hands-on learning with real-world scenarios that engage students’ curiosity, interest, and motivation.

How might our teaching change if we think of STEM as standing for sustainability, transferable skills, empathy, and motivation? Read this ASCD article by Jason Trinh to see why we need to deepen our definition of STEM education and include all disciplines and all educators.

As we engage learners in the integrated STEM practices, we not only nurture their transdisciplinary STEM thinking skills, but also reinforce the habits and dispositions important in each of individual disciplines. https://ow.ly/SBEY50Rly4R

I would be surprised if this so-called STEM Education conference offered any more insights than any of the STEM or Science Education conferences of the past 25 years. Although that statement might seem critical of the conferences that is not my intention. The reality is that effecting change in any sphere of education takes time and significant resources. The most difficult component of education and/or learning is that much of it is about feeling - on the part of the learner and also the educator. It is this idiosyncratic nature of learning that makes it so hard to capture the science of learning and also why such conferences, whilst entirely well-intentioned will effect next to no change. Sad and true.

Reading comprehension is as important in science, technology, engineering and math as it is in language arts classes. Read the article about how schools can incorporate literacy tools in K–12 STEM subjects: https://hubs.ly/Q02sHJFX0