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

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. Review “This book is an excellent resource for researchers in the area of STEM/STEAM education because it gives foundational information regarding what has been studied. … This book would also be a valuable reference for educators interested in designing a STEM program.” (MAA Reviews, April 12, 2020) From the Back Cover 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. About the Author Ying-Shao Hsu is a Professor of Graduate Institute of Science Education and the Department of Earth Sciences, as well as Chair Professor of  the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). She received her Ph.D. degree in 1997 from the department of curriculum and instruction at the Iowa State University. Her research focuses on inquiry learning, science curriculum design, metacognition, and STEM education. Professor Hsu's research work has been recognized with Outstanding Research Awards by the Minister of Science Technology (MOST) in Taiwan (2011 & 2015),  National Taiwan Normal University Research Awards (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2012), and Wu Da-Yu Memorial Award (2005). Yi-Fen Yeh is assistant professor in the College of Teacher Education at the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). She received her Ph.D. degree in 2010 from the department of Curriculum and Instruction at the Texas A&M University. Her research interests include STEM education, technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), teacher education, and science literacy. She has published articles in international journals such as Computers and Education and the International Journal of Science Education. Her research work was recognized with a Outstanding Young Scholar Award by the Minister of Science Technology (MOST) in Taiwan (2017).