{"product_id":"9789811354014","title":"STEM Education in the Junior Secondary: The State of Play","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSTEM Education in the Junior Secondary: The State of Play\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eJorgensen, Robyn; Larkin, Kevin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book brings together a collection of internationally renowned authors in the STEM field to share innovations in the teaching of STEM. It focuses on the junior secondary years of education (students aged 11-15), since this is the age range in which students choose whether or not to formally opt out of STEM education. It is here that the book makes a significant contribution to the field by integrating the STEM area and focusing on the junior years of schooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile developing this book, the editors drew on two main premises: Firstly, STEM is seen as the integrated study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a coherent learning paradigm that is based on real-world applications. Secondly, it is important to integrate digital technologies into STEM education beyond the superficial use of ICTs seen in many schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also addresses the challenges within STEM education – many of which are long-standing. To this end, it includes chapters o\u003c\/p\u003en marginalised and diverse communities, ensuring that a broad range of perspectives on STEM education is included.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2018-12-28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789811354014\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-981-10-5448-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 294\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47708826337420,"sku":"9789811354014","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789811354014.jpg?v=1776783975","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789811354014","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}