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Direct linkEdmonds, Juliet; Lewis, Fay; Fogg-Rogers, Laura – Primary Science, 2018
Many children in the nation's schools will have no knowledge of adults who work or have worked in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers, which therefore contributes to them having very little science capital. Differences in science capital can have a significant impact on children's aspirations as regards STEM careers, as well…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, STEM Education, Knowledge Level
Cooper, Katelyn M.; Auerbach, Anna Jo J.; Bader, Jordan D.; Beadles-Bohling, Amy S.; Brashears, Jacqueline A.; Cline, Erica; Eddy, Sarah L.; Elliott, Deanna B.; Farley, Elijah; Fuselier, Linda; Heinz, Heather M.; Irving, Madison; Josek, Tanya; Lane, A. Kelly; Lo, Stanley M.; Maloy, Jeffrey; Nugent, Michelle; Offerdahl, Erika; Palacios-Moreno, Juan; Ramos, Jorge; Reid, Joshua W.; Sparks, Rachel A.; Waring, Ashley L.; Wilton, Mike; Gormally, Cara; Brownell, Sara E. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2020
Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and otherwise nonstraight and/or non-cisgender (LGBTQ+) have often not felt welcome or represented in the biology community. Additionally, biology can present unique challenges for LGBTQ+ students because of the relationship between certain biology topics and their LGBTQ+…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, At Risk Students, Science Instruction, Biology
Eaton, Denise – Education in Science, 2011
This article is designed to help teachers feel more confident in their work with STEM Ambassadors to further enhance enrichment activities. Skills shortages in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM) and the Built Environment are well documented, and will continue to be an issue whether people are in a period of recession or recovery. The…
Descriptors: Careers, Enrichment Activities, STEM Education, Course Selection (Students)
Hallam, Susan; Gaunt, Helena – Institute of Education - London, 2012
If you are interested in performance, music therapy, music production, arts administration, instrument making, music teaching or research, and whatever music tradition you come from, this book will prepare you for success. It tells you about today's music business and gives expert advice that will help you get to where you want to be. It shows you…
Descriptors: Music Education, Music, Music Therapy, Musicians
Lindner, Andrew M. – Teaching Sociology, 2012
Quantitative literacy is increasingly essential for both informed citizenship and a variety of careers. Though regression is one of the most common methods in quantitative sociology, it is rarely taught until late in students' college careers. In this article, the author describes a classroom-based activity introducing students to regression…
Descriptors: Careers, Numeracy, Sociology, Literacy
Greene, Katie – Educational Horizons, 2012
As thousands of graduates search for new jobs each school year, networking with potential employers through social media sites can help preservice and new teachers connect with current teachers, learn about potential job openings, and engage in professional conversations. By using social media sites to follow trends in education, preservice…
Descriptors: Careers, Preservice Teachers, Internet, Job Applicants
Katsioloudis, Petros J.; Watson, Ginger – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2011
There is concern about the diminishing availability of skilled personnel that can operate in the wide variety of disciplines associated with port operations. Increasing cargo volume, combined with a shrinking workforce, could potentially create alarming situations in the future, hence the motivation to publicize to current students the breadth and…
Descriptors: Careers, Visualization, Problem Solving, Employment Opportunities
Roche, Paul; Roberts, Sarah; Newsam, Andy; Barclay, Charles – School Science Review, 2012
This article attempts to summarise the good, bad and (occasionally) ugly aspects of teaching astronomy in UK schools. It covers the most common problems reported by teachers when asked about covering the astronomy/space topics in school. Particular focus is given to the GCSE Astronomy qualification offered by Edexcel (which is currently the…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Science Instruction
Parham, Janis N.; Gordon, Stephen P. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2011
Half of all teachers might be moonlighting, working at a part-time job in addition to their main job as teachers, and that has consequences for their teaching jobs. Moonlighting interferes with their daily instruction and with their ability to collaborate with other educators. Moonlighting also can contribute to a less positive attitude about…
Descriptors: Teaching (Occupation), Part Time Employment, Multiple Employment, Teachers
Greenstein, Laura – Corwin, 2012
The Common Core State Standards clearly define the skills students need for success in college and the 21st century workplace. The question is, how can you measure student mastery of skills like creativity, problem solving, and use of technology? Laura Greenstein demonstrates how teachers can teach and assess 21st century skills using authentic…
Descriptors: Creativity, State Standards, Problem Solving, Metacognition
Download full textTaber, Keith S. – Science Education International, 2010
There is concern in some counties about the number of able young people entering degree level study and careers in physical science, including chemistry. Too few of the most talented young people are selecting "STEM" subjects to ensure the future supply of scientists, engineers and related professionals. The present paper sets out general…
Descriptors: Careers, Educational Needs, Gifted, Chemistry
Stanton, Jeffrey M.; Guzman, Indira R.; Stam, Kathryn R. – Information Today, Inc., 2010
Information and IT are central to virtually every industry in which the United States plays a leadership role--financial services, entertainment engineering, aerospace, medicine, law, agriculture, and dozens of other fields--yet colleges have failed to attract, teach, and produce a new generation of information professionals to meet the growing…
Descriptors: Information Science, Information Technology, Information Science Education, Information Scientists
Conley, David T. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2010
"College and Career Ready" offers educators a blueprint for improving high school so that more students are able to excel in freshman-level college courses or entry-level jobs-laying a solid foundation for lifelong growth and success. The book is filled with detailed, practical guidelines and case descriptions of what the best high…
Descriptors: High Schools, Study Habits, Time Management, Higher Education
Balfanz, Robert; Boer, Benjamin; Carey, Kevin; Cohen, Michael; Hassel, Bryan C.; Hassel, Emily Ayscue; Hyslop, Anne; Levin, Douglas A.; Fletcher, Geoffrey; Odden, Allan; Tucker, Bill; Vargas, Joel – Education Sector, 2012
Education Sector commissioned an earlier version of this collection of essays in conjunction with a March 2012 event "Getting to 2014: The Choices and Challenges Ahead." This updated version includes new essays and a revised introduction. The aim of these essays is to present ideas, elicit feedback, and encourage productive dialogue…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, State Standards, Academic Standards
Quartz, Karen Hunter; Thomas, Andrew; Anderson, Lauren; Masyn, Katherine; Lyons, Barraza, Kimberly; Olsen, Brad – Teachers College Record, 2008
Background/Context: Teacher retention, especially of qualified teachers within high-poverty schools, is an issue of local, national, and international concern. School staffing research has typically examined two groups: those who remain in full-time classroom teaching versus those who quit teaching altogether. This article complicates the teacher…
Descriptors: Teaching (Occupation), Teacher Persistence, Careers, Context Effect
