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Wiest, Lynda R., Ed.; Crawford-Ferre, Heather Glynn, Ed.; Sanchez, Jafeth E., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2021
Vol. II: Short-Term Programs features eight OST STEM programs for females from across the United States that run one to three days in length, in most cases, a single day. In this book, the chapter authors describe their programs, the effectiveness of those programs, and practical implications of their program evaluation data. This book series is…
Descriptors: STEM Education, After School Programs, Females, Program Effectiveness
Byron Sanders, Editor; Shannon Epner, Editor – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2024
Built for More, The Role of OST in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work will highlight OST research and illustrative practices and bring forward multi-disciplinary perspectives about future trends, innovations, and the impact of OST on the future workforce. The focus is on OST programs as well as related activities that contribute to…
Descriptors: Internship Programs, Summer Programs, Apprenticeships, Disabilities
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Farland-Smith, Donna, Ed. – IGI Global, 2021
Student-scientist-teacher interactions provide students with several advantages. They provide opportunities to interact with experts and professionals in the field, give students a chance at meeting a role model that may impact students' career choices, and increase awareness of available career options combined with an understanding of how their…
Descriptors: Scientists, Teacher Student Relationship, Interaction, Role Models
Wiest, Lynda R., Ed.; Sanchez, Jafeth E., Ed.; Crawford-Ferre, Heather Glynn, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2017
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines play a pivotal role in societal progress and economic prosperity, in addition to enhancing individual lives. However, U.S. students lack strong STEM performance in an international context. The pool of STEM-proficient workers is thus insufficient to fuel the nation, with females…
Descriptors: STEM Education, After School Programs, Females, Program Effectiveness
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Li Sun, Editor; Cheng-Yao Lin, Editor – IGI Global, 2025
Many educators face the challenge of engaging students in science and mathematics, often struggling to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts taught in classrooms and their real-world applications. This disconnect can lead to disinterest and disengagement among students, hindering their learning outcomes. "Cases on Informal Learning for…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving
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Spott, Jessica L., Ed.; Sobehrad, Lane J., Ed.; Hite, Rebecca L., Ed. – IGI Global, 2023
Locally or individually, STEM programs provide additional opportunities to engage K-12 students, including those from marginalized groups, with the support of STEM outreach organizations through the co-construction and implementation of STEM activities during school, out of school, at home, and in the community. Research suggests that…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Partnerships in Education, School Community Programs
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Zayyad, Muhammad, Ed.; Unsal, Atilla Ayaz, Ed. – Online Submission, 2020
"Education Research Highlights in Mathematics, Science and Technology" is published annually from the selected papers invited by the editors. This edition includes 3 sections and 11 papers from the field of Educational Technology, Mathematics Education and Science Education, all submissions are reviewed by at least two international…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education
Malone, Helen Janc, Ed.; Donahue, Tara, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2017
The Information Age Publishing new book series, Current Issues in Out-of-School Time, is designed with a purpose to disseminate original research and promising practices that further the Out-of-School Time (OST) field. This first book sets the foundation on which the series rests upon, by offering an analysis of the progress made since the 2000s,…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Theory Practice Relationship
Barnes-Johnson, Joy, Ed.; Johnson, Janelle M., Ed. – Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2018
"STEM21: Equity in Teaching and Learning to Meet Global Challenges of Standards, Engagement and Transformation" is designed to contribute to discourses about how STEM teaching and learning can become more equitable, serving the needs of readers across the STEM educational spectrum. "STEM21" is meant to problematize the status…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Equal Education, Educational Practices, Evidence Based Practice
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Urban, Michael J., Ed.; Falvo, David A., Ed. – IGI Global, 2016
The application of technology in classroom settings has equipped educators with innovative tools and techniques for effective teaching practice. Integrating digital technologies at the elementary and secondary levels helps to enrich the students' learning experience and maximize competency in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, STEM Education, Outcomes of Education, Technology Integration