Asia-Pacific STEM Teaching Practices: From Theoretical Frameworks to Practices

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This book offers various perspectives on the complex and crosscutting concepts of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in the classroom context. Presenting empirical studies, it reveals how researchers in the Asia-Pacific Region planned and implemented STEM education in the classroom. Further, it discusses the assessment of STEM learning to clarify what important elements should be included and how researchers and educators frame and design assessment tools. The book consists of four parts: potential and trends in STEM education; teachers’ practical knowledge for STEM teaching; STEM teaching practices; and assessment of STEM learning. Providing evidence on developing curriculums, implementing instructional practices and educating classroom teachers, it is intended for readers wanting to explore STEM education from multiple perspectives. Front Matter ....Pages i-vi Opportunities and Challenges of STEM Education (Ying-Shao Hsu, Su-Chi Fang)....Pages 1-16 The Potential of Arts-Integrated STEM Approaches to Promote Students’ Science Knowledge Construction and a Positive Perception of Science Learning (Hye-Eun Chu, Yeon-A. Son, Hyoung-Kyu Koo, Sonya N. Martin, David F. Treagust)....Pages 17-38 A Framework for Examining Teachers’ Practical Knowledge for STEM Teaching (Kennedy Kam Ho Chan, Yi-Fen Yeh, Ying-Shao Hsu)....Pages 39-50 Instructional Knowledge of STEM: The Voices of STEM Teachers in Taiwan (Yi-Fen Yeh, Ying-Shao Hsu)....Pages 51-66 Teachers’ Conceptions About STEM and Their Practical Knowledge for STEM Teaching in Hong Kong (Valerie W. Y. Yip, Kennedy Kam Ho Chan)....Pages 67-81 Teacher Professional Development for STEM Education: Adaptations for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Winnie Wing Mui So, Jia Li, Qianwen He)....Pages 83-102 Teaching Engineering-Focused STEM Curriculum: PCK Needed for Teachers (Szu-Chun Fan, Kuang-Chao Yu)....Pages 103-116 Exploring the Affordances of Open-Source Sensors in Promoting Authenticity in Mathematics Learning (Joshua Lee Shanwei, Kenneth Y. T. Lim, Yuen Ming De, Ahmed Hilmy)....Pages 117-137 Changing STEM and Entrepreneurial Thinking Teaching Practices and Pedagogy Through a Professional Learning Program (Lihua Xu, Coral Campbell, Linda Hobbs)....Pages 139-155 Potential and Challenges in Integrating Science and Mathematics in the Classroom Through Real-World Problems: A Case of Implementing an Interdisciplinary Approach to STEM (Wanty Widjaja, Peter Hubber, George Aranda)....Pages 157-171 Framing and Assessing Scientific Inquiry Practices (Russell Tytler, Peta White)....Pages 173-189 Assessment Challenges in STEM Reforms and Innovations (Su-Chi Fang, Ying-Shao Hsu)....Pages 191-203 Epilogue—Understanding STEM for STEM Education: Toward a Systems Approach (Sibel Erduran)....Pages 205-213