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ASSISTing with STEM Education: Promoting Argument-based Strategies for STEM Infused Science Teaching |
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| Creator | Mark A. McDermott |
| Title | ASSISTing with STEM Education: Promoting Argument-based Strategies for STEM Infused Science Teaching |
| Publisher | The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), Ministry of Education |
| Publication Year | 2559 |
| Journal Title | K-12 STEM Education |
| Journal Vol. | 2 |
| Journal No. | 4 (October-December) |
| Page no. | 99-106 |
| Keyword | Doing Science, Creativity, Use and Understanding |
| ISSN | 2408-1515 |
| Abstract | Science teachers are faced with an ever increasing list of requirements in helping students develop true science literacy. In addition to focusing on developing conceptual understanding, use of science and engineering practices, communication skills, and an appropriate view of the nature of science, STEM initiatives now encourage teachers to integrate mathematics, engineering, and technology into their science instruction. The Argument-based Strategies for STEM-Infused Science Teaching (ASSIST) approach attempts to provide both an overall framework and practical tools to help science teachers accomplish the many goals associated with engaging students in effective science learning environments. In this article, we present a brief description of the research supported ideas that provide the framework supporting the approach, as well as an overview of some of the tools we have developed with teachers to help them implement the approach. We conclude by describing some initial reactions from these in-service teachers with whom we have worked in professional development activities. These reactions are included as a way to highlight benefits and challenges associated with the approach, as well as suggest future work. |
