STEM-Driven School Culture: Pillars of a Transformative STEM Approach

Autor/inn/en	Waters, Carol C.; Orange, Amy
Titel	STEM-Driven School Culture: Pillars of a Transformative STEM Approach
Quelle	In: Journal of Pedagogical Research, 6 (2022) 2, S.72-90 (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Waters, Carol C.) ORCID (Orange, Amy)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2602-3717
Schlagwörter	STEM Education; Student Interests; Elementary School Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; School Culture; Teacher Collaboration; Faculty Development; Labor Market; Economic Factors; Barriers; Administrator Role; Teacher Participation; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? STEM; Studieninteresse; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerverhalten; Schulkultur; Schulleben; Lehrerkooperation; Labour market; Arbeitsmarkt; Ökonomischer Faktor
Abstract	Educators are vital in capturing students' STEM interest. An integrated approach to STEM education is necessary to promote students' interest and curiosity while building the foundation of STEM concepts needed to fuel the STEM workforce. This exploratory case study examined K-5 STEM educators' perceptions of a successful STEM elementary school. Survey, interview, and focus group data were analyzed and coded to determine what educators feel are the components of a STEM elementary school. This paper focuses on the emergent themes of a (a) STEM-driven school culture and (b) collaboration and professional development. By working collaboratively, educators at Gemini Elementary School developed a STEM-driven school culture that encouraged students to embrace a growth mindset and learn from their mistakes. Teachers were supported in their learnings by the STEM specialist, administrators, their colleagues, and grew their knowledge by attending professional development sessions. The results of this study point to the need for a paradigm shift where embracing a STEM-driven school culture can provide an explosion of academic and creative freedom. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Pedagogical Research. Duzce University, Faculty of Education, Konuralp Campus, 81620, Duzce, Turkey. e-mail: ijopr.editor@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijopr.com/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01