The Age of STEM
Educational policy and practice across the world in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
By Brigid Freeman, Russell Tytler, Simon Marginson | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Across the world STEM (learning and work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has taken central importance in education and the economy in a way that few other disciplines have. STEM competence has become seen as key to higher productivity, technological adaptation and research-based innovation. No area of educational provision has a greater current importance than the STEM disciplines yet there is a surprising dearth of comprehensive and world-wide information about STEM policy, participation, programs and practice.
The Age of STEM is a state of the art survey of the global trends and major country initiatives in STEM. It gives an international overview of issues such as:
- STEM strategy and coordination
- curricula, teaching and assessment
- women in STEM
- indigenous students
- research training
- STEM in the graduate labour markets
- STEM breadth and STEM depth
The individual chapters give comparative international analysis as well as a global overview, particularly focusing on the growing number of policies and practices in mobilising and developing talent in the STEM fields. The book will be of particular interest to anyone involved in educational policy, those in education management and leaders in both schooling and tertiary education. It will have a wider resonance among practitioners in the STEM disciplines, particularly at university level, and for those interested in contemporary public policy.
Editions of The Age of STEM
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317663669
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317663676
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Across the world STEM (learning and work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has taken central importance in education and the economy in a way that few other disciplines have. STEM competence has become seen as key to higher productivity, technological adaptation and research-based innovation. No area of educational provision has a greater current importance than the STEM disciplines yet there is a surprising dearth of comprehensive and world-wide information about STEM policy, participation, programs and practice.
The Age of STEM is a state of the art survey of the global trends and major country initiatives in STEM. It gives an international overview of issues such as:
- STEM strategy and coordination
- curricula, teaching and assessment
- women in STEM
- indigenous students
- research training
- STEM in the graduate labour markets
- STEM breadth and STEM depth
The individual chapters give comparative international analysis as well as a global overview, particularly focusing on the growing number of policies and practices in mobilising and developing talent in the STEM fields. The book will be of particular interest to anyone involved in educational policy, those in education management and leaders in both schooling and tertiary education. It will have a wider resonance among practitioners in the STEM disciplines, particularly at university level, and for those interested in contemporary public policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Age of STEM about?
Across the world STEM (learning and work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has taken central importance in education and the economy in a way that few other disciplines have. STEM competence has become seen as key to higher productivity, technological adaptation and research-based innovation. No area of educational provision has a greater current importance than the STEM disciplines yet there is a surprising dearth of comprehensive and world-wide information about STEM policy, participation, programs and practice.
The Age of STEM is a state of the art survey of the global trends and major country initiatives in STEM. It gives an international overview of issues such as:
- STEM strategy and coordination
- curricula, teaching and assessment
- women in STEM
- indigenous students
- research training
- STEM in the graduate labour markets
- STEM breadth and STEM depth
The individual chapters give comparative international analysis as well as a global overview, particularly focusing on the growing number of policies and practices in mobilising and developing talent in the STEM fields. The book will be of particular interest to anyone involved in educational policy, those in education management and leaders in both schooling and tertiary education. It will have a wider resonance among practitioners in the STEM disciplines, particularly at university level, and for those interested in contemporary public policy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Age of STEM?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education
Where can I read a sample of The Age of STEM?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317663669
Is The Age of STEM part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Research in Education
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Age of STEM?
Brigid Freeman, Russell Tytler, Simon Marginson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Age of STEM is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317663669) and pdf(ISBN 9781317663676)