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- Title
AMERICA'S CHILDREN: PROVIDING EARLY EXPOSURE TO STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) INITIATIVES.
- Authors
DEJARNETTE, NANCY K.
- Abstract
Recent attention has been brought to light in the United States regarding low numbers of students pursing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines and degree programs (National Science Board, 2010). There is a great need in America for talented scientists and engineers. Numerous programs abound for high school and middle school students in regard to STEM initiatives; however, fewer opportunities exist for elementary students and their teachers. Research has shown that early exposure to STEM initiatives and activities positively impacts elementary students' perceptions and dispositions (Bagiati, Yoon, Evangelou, & Ngambeki, 2010; Bybee, & Fuchs, 2006). By capturing students' interest in STEM content at an earlier age, a proactive approach can ensure that students are on track through middle and high school to complete the needed coursework for adequate preparation to enter STEM degree programs at institutions of higher learning. As a result, programs focusing on STEM initiatives and content are a growing priority in American schools with aims to provide early exposure for elementary students.
- Subjects
UNITED States; STEM education; ELEMENTARY education; SCIENCE education (Elementary); TECHNOLOGY education (Elementary); ENGINEERING education in elementary schools; MATHEMATICS education (Elementary); TECHNOLOGY &; children; ACTIVITY programs in elementary education; SCHOOL children
- Publication
Education, 2012, Vol 133, Issue 1, p77
- ISSN
0013-1172
- Publication type
Article