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Evaluation of the 2008-09 DCSF-Funded Specialist Schools and Academies Trust STEM Pathfinder Programme

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Title: Evaluation of the 2008-09 DCSF-Funded Specialist Schools and Academies Trust STEM Pathfinder Programme
Language: English
Authors: Springate, Iain, Harland, Jennie, Lord, Pippa, Straw, Suzanne, National Foundation for Educational Research
Source: National Foundation for Educational Research. 2009.
Availability: National Foundation for Educational Research. The Mere, Upton Park, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2DQ, UK. Tel: +44-1753-574123; Fax: +44-1753-637280; e-mail: enquiries@nfer.ac.uk; Web site: http://www.nfer.ac.uk
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 81
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation, Science Education, Technology Education, Engineering Education, Mathematics Education, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Government School Relationship, Long Range Planning, Professional Development, Secondary Education
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
Abstract: This evaluation aimed to provide: (1) findings on the effectiveness of different activities and approaches to delivering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including leading practice and challenges; (2) a clear understanding of the impact of activities on pupils, teachers, the school and partners; and (3) a set of recommendations and learning points that will inform longer-term developments, including a possible STEM specialism. The report includes the following sections: (1) school context and activities undertaken; (2) impacts arising from STEM pathfinder activities; (3) lessons learned from undertaking STEM pathfinder activities; (4) schools' views of a STEM specialism; and (5) conclusions and recommendations. (Contains 2 tables and 1 box.)
Abstractor: ERIC
Number of References: 17
Entry Date: 2010
Accession Number: ED508561
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This evaluation aimed to provide: (1) findings on the effectiveness of different activities and approaches to delivering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including leading practice and challenges; (2) a clear understanding of the impact of activities on pupils, teachers, the school and partners; and (3) a set of recommendations and learning points that will inform longer-term developments, including a possible STEM specialism. The report includes the following sections: (1) school context and activities undertaken; (2) impacts arising from STEM pathfinder activities; (3) lessons learned from undertaking STEM pathfinder activities; (4) schools' views of a STEM specialism; and (5) conclusions and recommendations. (Contains 2 tables and 1 box.)