Creating a Stem Culture for Teaching and Learning, Paperback by Weld, Jeffrey, ISBN 168140396X, ISBN-13 9781681403960, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

Weld, a consultant, writer, and former high school science teacher, explains how to create a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) culture for teaching and learning in schools. He describes the role of local, regional, and state-wide networks in STEM education; the role of the community; the school-business connection, including types, examples, and profiles of partnerships; the structures, standards, and effects of STEM teachers, classrooms, and schools, with case studies; curricula and assessment strategies, with examples; preparatory programs for teachers; professional development for helping content area secondary teachers and generalist elementary teachers implement a STEM learning mission; and comments from teachers, industry advocates, community catalysts, parents, elected officials, and students on the future of STEM education. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()