Engineering: Emphasizing the "E" in STEM Education. STEM Smart Brief
Overview & Synopsis
Although "STEM" has been part of the education lexicon for years, the "E" for engineering has received little attention from K-12 educators. Engineering is taught only sporadically in K-12 schools, despite growing evidence that engaging in engineering education leads to improved student learning and achievement in mathematics and science, in part by connecting these subjects to real-world problems. This Smart Brief describes research that shows increased national interest in and the benefits of engineering education. It goes on to discuss challenges of implementation as reported by the National Academy of Engineering. Lastly, the Brief highlights three examples of National Science Foundation-funded programs that show promise for educating future generations of scientifically literate and engineering-talented adults.
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| Document Title | Engineering: Emphasizing the "E" in STEM Education. STEM Smart Brief |
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| Author / Organization | ERIC Researcher / U.S. Dept of Education |
| Subject & Discipline | STEM Education, Engineering Education, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-257486 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |