STEM education in underserved schools promoting equity, access, and excellence / edited by Julia V. Clark ; foreword by Edmund W. Gordon.

Author/creator Gordon, Edmund W.
Other author Clark, Julia V., 1939-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBaltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023.
Descriptionpages cm
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Contents An overview of STEM education in the United States / Julia V. Clark -- The role of assessment in driving change in STEM teaching and learning / Joseph Krajcik, Emily Adah Miller, Susan Codere -- Research on the achievement gap in mathematics and science : barriers to a quality STEM education / Julia V. Clark -- Transforming teaching and learning in the STEM classroom / Ellen B. Meier -- Science and engineering curriculum and instruction that promotes equity and justice : hidden spots, bright spots, hot spots, and gathering spots / Heidi B. Carlone, Elizabeth A. Davis -- Chronicling education challenges in STEM education / Julia V. Clark -- Finnish STEM education featured in middle school biology, chemistry, and physics curricula, with emphasis on PISA scientific literacy and transversal competencies / Jari M. Lavonen, Do-Yong Park -- STEM education in Singapore : issues of equity, access, and excellence / Jason Tan -- STEM education in Australia : building synergies" to ensure greater access to quality STEM opportunities / Debra Panizzon -- STEM education reform through international innovation and collaboration / Julia V. Clark -- Making STEM a world-class quality education for all students / Julia V. Clark.
Abstract "This contributed volume is intended to help increase equitable opportunities in STEM education for all students. It identifies best practices and challenges related to producing more equitable and inclusive routes to access STEM education and professions"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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LCCN 2022057304
ISBN9781421447209 (hardcover)
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