Post-Program Implementation of Integrated STEM Instruction in K-8 Urban Schools: A Qualitative Case Study

Post-Program Implementation of Integrated STEM Instruction in K-8 Urban Schools: A Qualitative Case Study

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Main Author: Giasi, Trudy Carnate
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2018
Subjects:
Education
STEM Education
Urban
High-Needs
Sustainability
Case Study
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1525688091215031
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu15256880912150312021-08-03T07:06:47Z Post-Program Implementation of Integrated STEM Instruction in K-8 Urban Schools: A Qualitative Case Study Giasi, Trudy Carnate Education STEM Education Urban High-Needs Sustainability Case Study Integrated science, technology, engineering, and math education, referred to as integrated STEM education, is becoming more common in US educational systems so as to meet the need of a growing STEM workforce. As a result, districts, schools, and educators at all levels are developing and engaging in programs which seek to develop the capacity of teachers and increase student learning outcomes in STEM subjects, as well as across subjects. Integrated STEAM education, which includes the arts, is also a common form of STEM programming. Often, educational program researchers investigate professional development design and/or innovative programming and the resulting initial teacher implementation practices and/or student learning outcomes, especially within the growing field of integrated STEM research. However, only a small amount of research has been conducted on interventions or innovations past the funded implementation phase to determine what programming components or practices were sustained. The purpose of the study is to address the need for and gap in knowledge of educational research related to the sustainability of integrated STEM teaching and learning in high-needs urban K-8 school settings following initial program implementation. This study adds to the research on STEM education, as well as sustainability of implementation by determining what instructional practices, if any, from a year-long professional development program are being continued, discontinued, or adapted post-implementation. Participants in this study are K-8 teachers within high-needs urban schools who initially engaged in the EiE: Building 21st Century STEM Learners (B21stCSL) program between 2015-2017 (Cohorts 1 & 2). Specifically, this qualitative study seeks to answer the following questions: (1) How do K-8 teachers in the B21stCSL program approach integrated STEM teaching and learning following initial program implementation? (2) Following the initial implementation year, how is K-8 integrated STEM teaching and learning supported and disseminated in B21stCSL program schools? (3) What are the challenges to sustained integrated STEM teaching and learning in K-8 high-needs urban settings? 2018-12-18 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1525688091215031 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1525688091215031 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Education
STEM Education
Urban
High-Needs
Sustainability
Case Study
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STEM Education
Urban
High-Needs
Sustainability
Case Study
Giasi, Trudy Carnate
Post-Program Implementation of Integrated STEM Instruction in K-8 Urban Schools: A Qualitative Case Study
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