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Title: Using Concept Maps to Analyze Educators' Conceptions of STEM Education
Language: English
Authors: Jennifer R. Simons
Source: Teacher Educators' Journal. 2024 17:179-204.
Availability: Association of Teacher Educators in Virginia. Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA 22601. e-mail: ehthomps@ehc.edu; Web site: https://www.ateva.org/journal-1/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Teacher Attitudes, STEM Education, Graduate School Faculty, Online Courses, Teacher Role, Reflection, Problem Solving, Advocacy, Educational Change, Formative Evaluation, STEM Careers
Abstract: This study analyzes educators' conceptions of STEM education at the beginning of an online graduate course for in-service teachers. It offers a qualitative thematic analysis of educators' initial conception of STEM education and their roles as STEM educators through the use of concept maps and reflection statements. Conceptions of STEM varied greatly across the sample and fell into seven categories: (a) utilitarian, (b) acquisition of disciplinary knowledge, (c) activities and resources, (d) meaningful problem-solving experiences, (e) advocacy for systemic change, (f) buzzwords, and (g) educator's role in STEM teaching and learning. This study reveals the complexity of educators' ideas of STEM and educator roles within STEM education. Using concept maps as formative assessments can better position teacher educators to provide structured reflection space for educators while aligning coursework and resources to better meet educators' varied needs.
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