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Reimagining STEM access in education : LEGO robotics and multi-disciplinary stem as pathways to empowering students / Rachel G. Salas
Springer Nature - Springer Education (R0) eBooks 2026 English International Available online
View online- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Salas, Rachel G., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Educational innovations.
- Educational technology.
- Educational toys.
- Engineering--Study and teaching.
- Engineering.
- Mathematics--Study and teaching.
- Mathematics.
- Science--Study and teaching.
- Science.
- Technology--Study and teaching.
- Technology.
- educational toys.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2026]
- Summary:
- "This book offers a comprehensive approach that covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the STEM divide to implementing practical solutions and envisioning the future landscape of STEM education. This approach makes the book a valuable resource for OST educators, policymakers, and researchers. This book emphasizes the role of OST programs, particularly FIRST LEGO League robotics, offering insights into an often overlooked but crucial aspect of STEM education. The book also offers specific strategies for implementing culturally responsive robotics programs, making it a practical guide for educators working with diverse student groups"-- Springer Nature Link
- Contents:
- Education access and the STEM divide
- Importance of early STEM exposure for racially and linguistically marginalized children
- The role of out-of-school time programs in STEM education
- FIRST LEGO League : building democratic learning communities through STEM
- Disciplinary literacy in STEM
- Culturally sustaining pedagogical strategies for enhancing robotics programs
- Case study of a FIRST LEGO League Challenge OST program
- A brief look at STEM education policy in the United States, 1957 to 2025
- The future landscape of STEM education in the United States
- Closing thoughts : the promise of a diverse STEM future
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed June 2, 2026)
- Other Format:
- Print version: Salas, Rachel G. Reimagining STEM access in education
- ISBN:
- 9783032203397
- 3032203392
- OCLC:
- 1579846026
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000354576
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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