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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editors
Editorial Advisory Board
Preface
Section 1: Engineering Education
Chapter 1: Developing a Research-Informed Teaching Module for Learning About Electrical Circuits at Lower Secondary School Level
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
MAKING MODELS AND ANALOGIES A CENTRAL FEATURE OF THE MODULE
THE USE OF MULTIPLE MODELS
CURRENT CHALLENGES
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 2: Developing an Elementary Engineering Education Program Through Problem-Based Wearable Technologies Activities
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
WEARABLES AS AN EVOLUTION TO EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS
BUILDING ON WHAT IS KNOWN FROM EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS
CASE STUDY: THE WearTEC PILOT
RESULTS OF THE PILOT STUDY
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 3: Promoting Diversity and Public School Success in Robotics Competitions
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
INTERVENTIONS THAT PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN FLL
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 4: She Designs Therefore She Is?
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
MAIN FOCUS OF THE CHAPTER
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
ENDNOTES
Section 2: Mathematics Education
Chapter 5: Investigating School Mathematics Performance and Affect
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: SETTING THE CONTEXT
MEASUREMENT OF ATTITUDE
INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
FINAL COMMENTS
REFERENCES
Chapter 6: An Integral Approach to Active Learning in Mathematics
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
PROBLEM AND CONTEXT: LEARNING SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
CONSIDERING THREE THEORETICAL MODELS
USING INTEGRAL THEORY TO RE-ANALYZE THE LEARNING OF A STUDENT
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
ENDNOTES
Chapter 7: Semantics and Pragmatics in Mathematical Events
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A LOOK AT CONCEPTUALIZATION OF MATHEMATICAL IDEAS
TWO CASES
CHANGE AS IT HAPPENS, AND APPEARS IN THE CONTEXT
COSTING AS IT HAPPENS, AND APPEARS IN CONTEXT
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 8: Mathematics Teacher Education and edTPA
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AND MATHEMATICS TEACHER PREPARATION
TEACHING AS A PROFESSION: EDUCATORS USE OF edTPA
edTPA AND MATHEMATICS
COMPLEX ASSESSING
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 9: Analyzing Prospective Mathematics Teachers' Development of Teaching Practices in Mathematics
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHOD
RESULTS RELATING TO IMPROVEMENT IN TEACHING PRACTICES
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 10: Preparing Teachers to Implement Technology
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
METHOD
FINDINGS
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX 1
Chapter 11: Teachers and Mathematical Modeling
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
CONTEXTUAL FRAMEWORK
METHOD
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 12: Examining What Elementary School Teachers Take Away From Mathematics Professional Development
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
METHODS
FINDINGS
WORKSHOP ONE
WORKSHOP TWO
WORKSHOP THREE
DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 13: The Use of Videos in the Training of Math Teachers
ABSTRACT
FRAMEWORK ON FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING AND LEARNING
ASSESSING MATHS LEARNING: A DIDACTIC AND A SOCIAL PROBLEM
A TOOL FOR OBSERVATION OF TEACHERS’ ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND VIDEO ANALYSIS
CONCLUSION: THE VIDEOS IN THE TEACHER TRAINING, BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE
REFERENCES
ENDNOTES
Chapter 14: Transforming Mathematics Teaching Through Games and Inquiry
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MATH SNACKS
RESEARCH METHODS, DATA SOURCES, AND DATA ANALYSIS
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
NOTE
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 15: Learner-Interface Interactions With Mobile-Assisted Learning in Mathematics
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
Chapter 16: The Direct and Indirect Effects of Computer Uses on Student Success in Math
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
REFERENCES
Chapter 17: The Role of Situational Context in High School Teachers Use of Graphing Calculator in Mathematics Instruction
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Chapter 18: Early Statistical Reasoning
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODOLOGY
FINDINGS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Chapter 19: The iPad
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
PROMISES AND PITFALLS OF TABLETS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 20: Local Lotto
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS AND PERSPECTIVES
CASE DESCRIPTION
CURRENT CHALLENGES FACING THE ORGANIZATION
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
ADDITIONAL READING
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 21: Transformations of the Concept of Linear Function in Technological High Schools
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
PROBLEM STATEMENT
LITERATURE REVIEW
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX: INSTRUMENT 1
Chapter 22: Effectiveness of GSP-Aided Instruction
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
REFERENCES
Section 3: Science Education
Chapter 23: Contextual Influences on Science Teachers' TPACK Levels
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY FOR EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE
CONCLUDING REMARKS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
REFERENCES
ADDITIONAL READING
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 24: Preservice Teachers Exploring the Nature of Science in Simulated Worlds
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHOD
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION AND LIMITATIONS
REFERENCES
Chapter 25: Building Bridges
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LEVERAGING IMPLICIT GAME-BASED LEARNING
OVERVIEW OF FINDINGS: IMPULSE CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION STUDY
TEACHER LOG METHODS: INSTRUMENTS, CODING SYSTEM AND RELIABILITY
RESULTS: COMPARISON OF BRIDGE CLASSROOMS TO CONTROL AND GAME CLASSROOMS
RESULTS: GAME-BASED PEDAGOGIES
IMPLICATIONS FOR GAME-BASED LEARNING IN SCIENCE CLASSROOMS
REFERENCES
ENDNOTES
APPENDIX
Chapter 26: New Literacy Implementation
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH PROCEDURE
FINDINGS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
LIMITATION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
Chapter 27: Exploring the Use of Social Media to Advance K12 Science Education
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODOLOGY
DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Chapter 28: Using Authentic Earth Data in the K-12 Classroom
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH AUTHENTIC DATA
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX
Chapter 29: The Use of Tablet Technology to Support Inquiry Science for Students Incarcerated in Juvenile Justice Settings
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
THE PROJECT RAISE MODEL
RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 30: Case Studies of Scaffolded On-Line Inquiry in Primary and Secondary Classrooms
ABSTRACT
CONTEXT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND: THE NEED FOR DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE
THE SYNERGY BETWEEN SCIENCE INQUIRY AND ICT
THE CASE STUDIES
RESEARCH DESIGN
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES ACROSS CONTEXTS
AFFORDANCES AND LIMITATIONS
CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 31: Serious Educational Games (SEGs) and Student Learning and Engagement With Scientific Concepts
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
SERIOUS EDUCATIONAL GAMES
THEORETICAL RESEARCH
IMPLICATIONS FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
References
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 32: Implementing Virtual Lab Learning to High School
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
SETTING THE SCENE FOR VIRTUAL LAB LEARNING IN PRACTICE
IMPLEMENTING THE iFlex METHODOLOGY IN MY CLASS
OUTCOMES OF VIRTUAL LAB LEARNING IN MY CLASS
REFLECTIONS ON IMPLEMENTING VIRTUAL LAB LEARNING IN MY CLASS
FUTURE EXPECTATIONS: THE NEXT STEPS
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
Chapter 33: Learning About Sustainability in a Non-Formal Laboratory Context for Secondary Level Students
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
SETTING THE STAGE
AN EXAMPLARY CASE IN PRACTICE: CHEMISTRY OF THE ATMOSPHERE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
Chapter 34: Understanding How Images and Attitudes Toward Scientists and Science Contribute to Science Identities
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
ATTITUDES TOWARD SCIENCE
PARENTAL INFLUENCE
INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
SCHOOL AND TEACHER INFLUENCES
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCIENTISTS
SCIENCE IDENTITY
RESEARCH DESIGN
INSTRUMENTATION
RESULTS OF THE STUDY
DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY
LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
FUTURE STUDIES
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 35: Motivating Inquiry-Based Learning Through a Combination of Physical and Virtual Computer-Based Laboratory Experiments in High School Science
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
CONTEXT OF THAILAND SCIENCE EDUCATION
THEORITICAL BACKGROUND
THE STUDY
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 36: Showcasing the Creative Talents in Science of the Academically Less-Inclined Students Through a Values-Driven Toy Storytelling Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF NT STUDENTS IN SINGAPORE
SETTING THE STAGE
CASE DESCRIPTION
PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATION OF SURVEY INSTRUMENTS
ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
FURTHER WORK
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 37: A Theoretical and Methodological Approach to Examine Young Learners' Cognitive Engagement in Science Learning
ABSTRACT
OUTLINE OF THE CHAPTER
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
CURRENT METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO EXAMINE COGNITIVE ENGAGEMENT
EMPLOYMENT OF THE METHODOLOGY WITH AN EXAMPLE STUDY
DISCUSSION
REFERENCES
Chapter 38: The Nature of Third Grade Student Experiences With Concept Maps to Support Learning of Science Concepts
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
RESEARCH APPROACH AND DESIGN
STUDY MODEL
SUMMARY
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 39: Learning Biology With Situated Learning in Mexican Zapoteca Tele-Secondary Schools
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
ENDNOTES
APPENDIX: WORKSHEET FOR THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY DURING THE LESSON ABOUT ECOSYSTEMS
Section 4: STEM General Topics
Chapter 40: Designing and Implementing Inclusive STEM Activities for Early Childhood
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
STEM EXPERIENCES FOR ALL CHILDREN
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
NOTE
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX
Chapter 41: Using Digital Resources to Support STEM Education
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
ARGUING LIKE A SCIENTIST: ARGUMENTATIVE LEARNING
DIGITAL RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF STEM LITERACY
LOCATING ONLINE RESOURCES THROUGH DIGITAL LIBRARIES
EXAMPLES OF DIGITAL RESOURCES MAPPED TO STANDARDS
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 42: Technology-Supported Inquiry in STEM Teacher Education
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
COLLABORATIVE INQUIRY IN STEM TEACHER EDUCATION
USING COLLABORATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHER EDUCATION
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 43: The Power of Computational Modeling and Simulation for Learning STEM Content in Middle and High Schools
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND AND RELATED LITERATURE
PROJECT OVERVIEW
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND QUESTIONS OF THE STUDY
METHODOLOGY
THE CONTEXT OF THE STUDY
FINDINGS
DISCUSSION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX A
Chapter 44: Using ICT in STEM Education
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
A LEARNER-CENTRED APPROACH
INSTRUCTION USING ICT IN CLASS
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 45: Engaging Students in Conducting Data Analysis
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
EXAMPLES OF DATA ANALYSIS: REAL-WORLD AND RESEARCH-BASED ILLUSTRATIONS
RESULTS OF CLASSROOM DATA POOLING
CONCLUSION
FUTURE RESEARCH
REFERENCES
Chapter 46: The Politics of Video Games in STEM Education
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
STEM/STEAM, ART EDUCATION, AND VIDEOGAMES
MAKING, PLAYING, AND MOBILITY
CONCLUSION: BEYOND ACRONYMS
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
ENDNOTES
Chapter 47: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Climate Change Issue and Implications for Teaching STEM Through Inquiry
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
THREE CASES OF TEACHING STEM THROUGH INQUIRY
METHODOLOGY
FINDINGS
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY
FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
ENDNOTE
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
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