Teaching STEM Literacy: A Constructivist Approach for Ages 3 to 8
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (994 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1605545627 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Ruud is a member of the NSTA Recommends committee and is the head reviewer for the NSTA Shell Science Lab Challenge.. She has a master’s degree in education with additional coursework in all areas of science. Juliana Texley has over thirty years of teaching experience ranging from early childhood to graduate studies. Ruud has over thirty-five years of teaching exper
Conerly, EdS, K-12 science specialist, Hazlehurst City School District, co-founder of Barnes-Conerly STEM Scholarship . With the implementation of this book whether at home or at school STEM literacy competence should increase significantly in ages 3 to 8.” —Alicia S. Linking STEM concepts with children’s literature is an excellent way to engage children and help them explore natural curiosities.” —Kristen Poindexter, MAEd, kindergarten educator, 2014 National Shell Science Teacher Award Recipient “Finally, a book that proves to be user friendly for educators, students, and parents! Teaching STEM Literacy is a masterpiece! Some personal high points include STEM Star, Dear Familie
Ruud has over thirty-five years of teaching experience ranging from early childhood to undergraduate studies. A former Delta Education FOSS (Full Option Science System) consultant, Ruth currently works as an adjunct professor teaching physical geography courses at Cleveland State University. She is a graduate-level adjunct professor specializing in educational technology and assessment, science, and science teaching at Central Michigan University and Lesley University in Massachusetts. Texley has been a National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) member for thirty years, and served as president from 2014-2015. She is on the board for Young Voices for the Planet and led the development and evaluation of online learning programs for JASON Learning.Ruth M. Teaching STEM Literacy is comprised of ready-made, open-ended lessons reviewed and tested by teachers, which help educators integrate STEM learning into the early childhood classroom. She served as president of the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association and has chaired a number of committees of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), is a member of the NSTA Recommends committee, and is the head reviewer for the NSTA Shell Science Lab Challenge.. Lessons are linked to the Next Generation Science Standards, and encourage creative ideas for three-dimensional STEM learning that are developmentally appropriate and exemplified through children's literature.