Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-20-2024
Keywords
integrated STEM education; elementary teacher education; essential practices; delineating attributes; Delphi panel method
Abstract
Throughout the 21st century, STEM education’s effectiveness remains a focal point for researchers, policymakers, and employers. Despite substantial investments, student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has remained essentially unchanged. Researchers persistently face challenges in expanding STEM pedagogy and improving teachers’ classroom practices, directly impacting student performance. Proposals for professional development for teachers abound, yet its success hinges on relevance and collaboration. This study utilized a three-round modified Delphi panel to identify essential P-6 integrated STEM education practices. The findings emphasize the need for dynamic, student-centered approaches coupled with continuous fine-tuning of teaching techniques. This connection is crucial for advancing STEM education beyond the fragmented disciplinary silos that dominate science and mathematics, fostering the engagement necessary for students to excel in STEM.
Citation
Cheek, L. R., Carter, V., Daugherty, M. K., & Goering, C. Z. (2024). Essential Practices and Attributes of Integrated STEM in Elementary Education: A Delphi Panel Approach. Research in Integrated STEM Education, 2(3), 206-235. https://doi.org/10.1163/27726673-bja00025
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