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Academic research: pedagogy
Part of the Educational research in STEM subjects collection, this is a collection of academic research looking at pedagogy in STEM subjects.
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The importance of context in developing design and technological capability
This paper from the May 2016 Using STEM Research Conference investigates the ways in which real world contexts can be used in D&T lessons, from local projects such as community gardening to global concerns such as climate change.
Author: Kay Stables
The enactment of lesson study by science teachers in English schools
Published in May 2016, this empirical study explores the enactment of Japanese Lesson Study by science teachers in four secondary schools in England. The aim of the study is to develop a deeper understanding of Lesson Study (LS) as a model of teacher professional development (PD). Lesson Study (jugyou kenkyuu)...
Joined up STEM – does it benefit the students? How teacher researchers might find out
Published in May 2016, this paper by David Barlex identifies the following key points:
1. The differences between STEM subjects are legitimate and need to be respected
2. By teaching in the light of STEM … Learning in the STEM subjects can enhance one another. This requires planning but...
Explaining in secondary science classrooms
This paper from the May 2016 Using STEM Research Conference looked at two research projects which were intended to develop beginning and experienced teachers’ explanations in secondary science classrooms.
The first study involves beginning teachers and is focused on developing their understanding of what is...