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Intersections of Integrated STEM and Socio-Scientific Issues

Intersections of Integrated STEM and Socio-Scientific Issues

Gillian Roehrig, Khomson Keratithamkul, Benny Mart R. Hiwatig
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 23
ISBN13: 9781799845584|ISBN10: 1799845583|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799856337|EISBN13: 9781799845591
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4558-4.ch009
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Roehrig, Gillian, et al. "Intersections of Integrated STEM and Socio-Scientific Issues." Socioscientific Issues-Based Instruction for Scientific Literacy Development, edited by Wardell A. Powell, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 256-278. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4558-4.ch009

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Roehrig, G., Keratithamkul, K., & Hiwatig, B. M. (2021). Intersections of Integrated STEM and Socio-Scientific Issues. In W. Powell (Ed.), Socioscientific Issues-Based Instruction for Scientific Literacy Development (pp. 256-278). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4558-4.ch009

Chicago

Roehrig, Gillian, Khomson Keratithamkul, and Benny Mart R. Hiwatig. "Intersections of Integrated STEM and Socio-Scientific Issues." In Socioscientific Issues-Based Instruction for Scientific Literacy Development, edited by Wardell A. Powell, 256-278. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4558-4.ch009

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Abstract

Current policy documents across the world call for changes in K-12 science teaching to use integrated STEM strategies to provide a more authentic learning environment for students. Though the importance of integrated STEM education is established through national and international policy documents, there remains disagreement on focus, models, and effective approaches for integrated STEM instruction. A primary focus of STEM policies is addressing STEM workforce issues. However, other important foci for global STEM initiatives are more equitable education, poverty reduction, and increased STEM literacy and awareness. This chapter critiques current implementations of STEM as focused only on technical aspects of engineering design which will not meet any of the goals of integrated STEM. Rather, the authors propose that integration of SSI into STEM lessons will promote the social thinking necessary in engineering design and enhance work toward achieving not only STEM workforce preparation, but also increased STEM literacy and equity within STEM.

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