Teaching and Learning STEM

At the high school, college, and university levels, students need to develop a new set of skills to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses. Clear written communication, creative thinking, and problem solving are a few examples. Instructors in STEM fields need to teach these skills, but they are rarely covered in books on pedagogy at secondary and postsecondary levels. Teaching and Learning STEM, now in its second edition, equips instructors with ideas and techniques that they can use to incorporate these skills into their STEM instruction. In Teaching and Learning STEM , well-known STEM education authorities Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent outline a research-proven, learner-centered approach to STEM instruction that has been shown to advance a broad range of learning outcomes and increase retention in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Teaching and Learning STEM offers a collection of practical, research-based strategies for designing and teaching courses, as well as assessing students' learning. These strategies can be easily implemented in an established or new course. Topics covered include: Actively engaging students in class, regardless of class size Helping students develop skills in problem solving, critical and creative thinking, teamwork, and self-directed learning Making effective use of technology in face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses New to this updated second edition, the authors also summarize recent findings in cognitive science and educational research, revealing techniques that can lead to better outcomes for learners. Using Teaching and Learning STEM as a guide, instructors will discover ways to quickly and easily improve their existing courses and develop more effective courses in the future.