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Fostering Inclusivity: Nurturing Diversity Within Elementary STEM Teacher Preparation Programs

Fostering Inclusivity: Nurturing Diversity Within Elementary STEM Teacher Preparation Programs

Surjit Singha
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 26
ISBN13: 9781668459393|ISBN10: 1668459396|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668459430|EISBN13: 9781668459409
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5939-3.ch012
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Singha, Surjit. "Fostering Inclusivity: Nurturing Diversity Within Elementary STEM Teacher Preparation Programs." Using STEM-Focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education, edited by Emily Cayton, et al., IGI Global, 2024, pp. 286-311. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5939-3.ch012

APA

Singha, S. (2024). Fostering Inclusivity: Nurturing Diversity Within Elementary STEM Teacher Preparation Programs. In E. Cayton, M. Sanders, & J. Williams (Eds.), Using STEM-Focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education (pp. 286-311). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5939-3.ch012

Chicago

Singha, Surjit. "Fostering Inclusivity: Nurturing Diversity Within Elementary STEM Teacher Preparation Programs." In Using STEM-Focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education, edited by Emily Cayton, Miriam Sanders, and John A. Williams, 286-311. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5939-3.ch012

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Abstract

This chapter examines the profound impact of inclusivity on STEM teacher preparation programs for elementary education, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing STEM instruction. Inclusivity underscores the importance of establishing thriving learning environments encompassing abilities, race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Practical recommendations, theoretical foundations, and a current landscape analysis underscore inclusivity's critical importance when equipping educators for diverse classrooms. The conclusion emphasizes the significance of diversity in moulding culturally competent and socially conscious STEM educators. While recognizing enduring obstacles, it foresees encouraging developments in technological integration and comprehensive diversity awareness. Continuous research is critical to assessing the effectiveness of inclusivity initiatives, ascertaining their enduring consequences, and enhancing pedagogical methodologies. To advance STEM education in the future, it is imperative to prioritize evidence-based practices, adaptability, and inclusivity.

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