A Practice-based Model of STEM Teaching: STEM Students on the Stage (SOS)TM

Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Stem Education: Understanding the Changing Landscape....Pages 3-14
The Achievement Gaps in Mathematics and Science....Pages 15-28
Front Matter....Pages 29-29
Models of Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century....Pages 31-42
Make it Hapen: A Study of a Novel Teaching Style, STEM Students on the Stage (SOS)TM, for Increasing Students ’ STEM Knowledge and Interest....Pages 43-61
Project-Based Learning in a World Focused on Standards....Pages 63-73
Front Matter....Pages 75-75
Technology’s Role in Stem Education and the Stem SOS Model....Pages 77-94
The Interdisciplinary Nature of Stem SOS....Pages 95-109
Assesments in STEM SOS....Pages 111-121
Tracking of Students and Teachers and Incentives....Pages 123-131
An Overview of Professional Development at Harmony Public Schools....Pages 133-147
Stem Students on the Stage: Outreach....Pages 149-157
Equity in STEM & STEM for All....Pages 159-169
Front Matter....Pages 171-171
How does The STEM SOS Model Help Students Acquire and Develop 21st Century skills....Pages 173-188
The Impact of the Stem SOS Model in Influencing a Culture and Climate in Harmony Public Schools that Supports Instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)....Pages 189-202
Front Matter....Pages 203-203
Teachers’ Reflections on STEM Students on the Stage (SOS)TM Model....Pages 205-224
Front Matter....Pages 225-225
Appendices....Pages 227-311