Routledge Integrating STEM in Higher Education: Addressing Global Issues

Product Description This timely book addresses the increasing need for collaboration, innovation and solution-focussed skills by looking at examples of cutting-edge pedagogy that can inform future directions. Integrating STEM in Higher Education shows how applying digital innovations that can be generated through the implementation of deliberately designed STEM education can change the world for the better. References to over 45 higher education institutions from around the world are included, where integrated approaches are already occurring. A wide range of teaching strategies and assessment methods are discussed, promoting a transformative method in which students can generate new knowledge within coursework and simultaneously develop skills and attributes for their future careers, lives and the world’s needs. This book is essential reading for STEM educators, administrators and academic leaders, as well as learning designers in higher education. Review "The importance of STEM to our society and how we will continue to rebuild our society out of the economic and health crises of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be understated. I am so pleased to hear that we have people turning their minds to such vital issues of public policy." Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Shadow Minister for Education and Training "Building a healthy economy after COVID-19 is a global priority and there will be an emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurial approaches as we seek to create new business opportunities and to strengthen existing industries. Employers are demanding job-ready graduates with transferable skills that can be applied to real-world, contemporary problems and who also have strong understandings of cultural differences and ethical practice. This book is a timely contribution to our exploration of how we can best serve the needs of our students as they prepare for an increasingly dynamic world." Hon John Gardner MP, Minister for Education, South Australia "There has been widespread enthusiasm, even hype, about the possible benefits of STEM education, but worryingly little careful examination of the issues. This book does a great job of rigorously analysing what STEM integration in higher education might entail and contains helpful examples of actual progress in the field." Michael J. Reiss, Professor of Science Education, UCL Institute of Education About the Author Lindsey N. Conner is Professor of Digital Education and Innovation, Flinders University, Australia.