Teacher education to enhance diversity in STEM : applying a critical postmodern science pedagogy / A. Anthony Ash II, Greg A. Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ash, A. Anthony, author.

Wiggan, Greg A., 1976- author.

Watson-Vandiver, Marcia J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minorities in science.

Science--Study and teaching--Social aspects.

Science.

Science teachers--Training of.

Science teachers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York State ; London, England : Routledge, [2021]

Summary:

"This text addresses underlying issues in science education and teacher training which contribute to continued underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority students in STEM subjects and careers. Using a case study design consisting in class observations, interviews, content analysis questionnaires and instructional interventions in pre-service teacher training, the volume investigates how curricular reform and teacher preparation can be used to ensure that science education itself promotes diversity within STEM. The text illustrates how a critical postmodern science pedagogy (CPSP) can be used effectively to raise awareness of diversity issues amongst pre-service teachers"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The critical role of science in teaching diversity

Critical postmodern science pedagogy

Science, diversity and the sociopolitical

Research context

Challenges and understandings towards an anti-racist education

Critical role of science in teaching diversity : discussion, recommendations, and implications

Appendix A. General observation protocol

Appendix B. Interview protocols

Appendix C. Lesson plan

Appendix D. Phases of the study

Appendix E. Sampling frame course descriptions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-310818-0

1-003-10818-0

1-000-29907-4

9781003108184

OCLC:

1184123798