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What Makes A STEM School? Criteria and Evaluation
Description
STEM has increasingly become a buzz word in the world of education. According to Briener, et. al. (2012), the most common perspective of STEM education is teaching the integrated disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as "one cohesive entity" instead of as separate subjects (p. 5). Prioritizing a STEM focus is a tactic many schools are beginning to adapt and one the United States government is financially backing, contributing significantly to the popularity of the movement (Briener, et.al., 2012). Across the nation, schools are making strides towards incorporating more STEM activities, and many school districts are designating entire schools as STEM schools. These STEM schools distinguish themselves with consistent commitment and attention to aspects of the STEM fields within instruction, including research opportunities for students, 21st Century skills, and a variety of learning environments. Bridges Elementary is one such identified STEM school that exemplifies these criteria, amongst others, setting a precedent for STEM schools to come.
Date Created
2018-05
Contributors
- Fefolt, Molly Lynn (Author)
- Walters, Molina (Thesis director)
- Oliver, Jill (Committee member)
- Division of Teacher Preparation (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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14 pages
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Academic Year 2017-2018
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https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.48041
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minimal
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- 2018-04-20 12:13:17
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- 2021-08-11 04:09:57
- 2 years 8 months ago
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