Global Perspectives on STEM Education : Theory and Practice

This book focuses on STEM education as it applies to global competencies, innovative curriculum and accompanying pedagogy.

Through a thematic approach, the authors explore cross-cutting perspectives, with a focus on social, equitable, environmental, and scientific issues as they relate to STEM literacy.

The research outlined in the book adopts an integrated STEM framework that assesses, analyzes and explicitly links all STEM disciplines.

The book prepares and inspires both educators and students to participate in STEM on a global level.  The research presented in the book highlights innovative and unique classroom practices in STEM education (e.g., STEM environmental projects, digital video games).

The book links research on and in practice, and the intended audience include STEM educators, researchers, curriculum developers, and policymakers interested in innovative STEM education.