
Success with STEM
Ideas for the classroom, STEM clubs and beyond
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 22. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-415-82289-3 (ISBN)
Description
Success with STEM is an essential resource, packed with advice and ideas to support and enthuse all those involved in the planning and delivery of STEM in the secondary school. It offers guidance on current issues and priority areas to help you make informed judgements about your own practice and argue for further support for your subject in school. It explains current initiatives to enhance STEM teaching and offers a wide range of practical activities to support exciting teaching and learning in and beyond the classroom.
Illustrated with examples of successful projects in real schools, this friendly, inspiring book explores:
Innovative teaching ideas to make lessons buzz
Activities for successful practical work
Sourcing additional funding
Finding and making the most of the best resources
STEM outside the classroom
Setting-up and enhancing your own STEM club
Getting involved in STEM competitions, fairs and festivals
Promoting STEM careers and tackling stereotypes
Health, safety and legal issues
Examples of international projects
An wide-ranging list of project and activity titles
Enriched by the authors' extensive experience and work with schools, Success with STEM is a rich compendium for all those who want to develop outstanding lessons and infuse a life-long interest in STEM learning in their students. The advice and guidance will be invaluable for all teachers, subject leaders, trainee teachers and NQTs.
Illustrated with examples of successful projects in real schools, this friendly, inspiring book explores:
Innovative teaching ideas to make lessons buzz
Activities for successful practical work
Sourcing additional funding
Finding and making the most of the best resources
STEM outside the classroom
Setting-up and enhancing your own STEM club
Getting involved in STEM competitions, fairs and festivals
Promoting STEM careers and tackling stereotypes
Health, safety and legal issues
Examples of international projects
An wide-ranging list of project and activity titles
Enriched by the authors' extensive experience and work with schools, Success with STEM is a rich compendium for all those who want to develop outstanding lessons and infuse a life-long interest in STEM learning in their students. The advice and guidance will be invaluable for all teachers, subject leaders, trainee teachers and NQTs.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate
Illustrations
18 s/w Abbildungen, 8 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 10 s/w Zeichnungen, 35 s/w Tabellen
35 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, black and white; 8 Halftones, black and white; 18 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-82289-3 (9780415822893)
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Persons
Sue Howarth is Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education (Science) at the University of Worcester. She teaches on a number of Science education courses and professional development courses.
Linda Scott is Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education/STEM Support Manager at the University of Worcester and teaches on the secondary Science PGCE course.
Linda Scott is Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education/STEM Support Manager at the University of Worcester and teaches on the secondary Science PGCE course.
Content
The Impact of the STEM Agenda in School
Enhancement and Enrichment in STEM: Making lessons buzz
STEM Outside the Classroom and Beyond the School Gate
Starting and Running a Successful STEM Club
Extending and Enhancing STEM Clubs: Making clubs sustainable
Encouraging STEM Careers
Health, Safety and Legal Issues: What you can and can't do
Obtaining and Making the Most of Funding
Resources: Where to find and how make the most of them
Going further: Ideas from beyond the UK
Ideas Bank: Projects and activities for all ages
Glossary
Enhancement and Enrichment in STEM: Making lessons buzz
STEM Outside the Classroom and Beyond the School Gate
Starting and Running a Successful STEM Club
Extending and Enhancing STEM Clubs: Making clubs sustainable
Encouraging STEM Careers
Health, Safety and Legal Issues: What you can and can't do
Obtaining and Making the Most of Funding
Resources: Where to find and how make the most of them
Going further: Ideas from beyond the UK
Ideas Bank: Projects and activities for all ages
Glossary