{"product_id":"concepts-and-practices-of-stem-education-in-asia-9789811925955","title":"Concepts and Practices of STEM Education in Asia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis edited book aims to enrich the literature related to STEM education in Asia, focusing on the educational context, policies, pedagogical practices, and program design and evaluation. Contributors are experts in STEM education or leading research projects, and the book explores impacts on student learning outcomes and ways to cater to schools and students' interests and needs. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 287 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Verlag, Singapore\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of this edited book is to significantly contribute to the literature related to STEM education at kindergarten, primary, and secondary levels in Asia, with a particular focus on analyzing the educational context in several Asian countries, including STEM-related policies, pedagogical practices, and the design and evaluation of STEM programs. The discussions delve into the impacts of STEM education on student learning outcomes and explore how it is catering to the interests and needs of schools and students. The contributors are esteemed experts in STEM education or are leading significant research and development projects in STEM in their respective regions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book's first section, situated at the macro level, delves into the conceptualization and formulation of STEM education policies across different regions, thereby enhancing our understanding of the current status of STEM education in Asia. The second section examines various aspects of STEM learning and teaching at the classroom level, encompassing studies on student learning within STEM programs. Additionally, pedagogical innovations implemented in different parts of Asia are reported and discussed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving to the third section, the focus shifts to teacher education and teacher professional development. It explores practices of teacher professional development in the region and provides insights into current provisions as well as challenges. Collectively, the contributions from various Asian regions serve as a valuable resource for researchers and educators, offering valuable insights into effective STEM practices and identifying areas for further development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo facilitate access to the book's content, Chapters titled \"An Overview of STEM Education in Asia\" and \"STEM Teacher Professional Development for Primary School Teachers in Hong Kong\" are available open access under a Creative Commons BY 4.0 license. You can access these chapters at the following link: link.springer.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 617g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 235 x 155 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789811925955\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44289615397114,"sku":"9789811925955","price":93.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_b660b0a8-1b3e-4b41-8ed5-4875b2e89078.jpg?v=1687282630","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/concepts-and-practices-of-stem-education-in-asia-9789811925955","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}