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How to Avoid Seven Common (but Seldom Discussed) STEM Curriculum Pitfalls: Making STEM More Culturally and Socially Relevant

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Title: How to Avoid Seven Common (but Seldom Discussed) STEM Curriculum Pitfalls: Making STEM More Culturally and Socially Relevant
Language: English
Authors: Rodriguez, Alberto J. (ORCID 0000-0003-1269-2254)
Source: Multicultural Perspectives. 2021 23(4):224-231.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: STEM Education, Curriculum Development, Culturally Relevant Education, Social Justice, Best Practices, Ethnic Stereotypes, Cultural Awareness, Multicultural Education, Minority Group Students
DOI: 10.1080/15210960.2021.1979402
ISSN: 1521-0960
Abstract: Even though significant progress has been made on raising awareness about equity and diversity issues in science education in the last two decades, the current push to address the Next Generation Science Standards' (NGSS) emphasis on integrating engineering and scientific practices has opened up new pitfalls. Here, I describe seven of the most salient pitfalls we should all seek to avoid if we are committed to making STEM education more culturally and socially relevant. Suggestions are provided to encourage educators, researchers, and curriculum developers to distinguish and stress the importance of engaging children in STEM instead of teaching STEM to students.
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Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1324239
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Even though significant progress has been made on raising awareness about equity and diversity issues in science education in the last two decades, the current push to address the Next Generation Science Standards' (NGSS) emphasis on integrating engineering and scientific practices has opened up new pitfalls. Here, I describe seven of the most salient pitfalls we should all seek to avoid if we are committed to making STEM education more culturally and socially relevant. Suggestions are provided to encourage educators, researchers, and curriculum developers to distinguish and stress the importance of engaging children in STEM instead of teaching STEM to students.
ISSN:1521-0960
DOI:10.1080/15210960.2021.1979402