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- English
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Theory and Practice of STEAM Education in Japan
About this book
With unique insights into the potential power of Japan's STEM education, Isozaki and his team of contributors share multiple perspectives on STEM education theory and practices in Japan.
Examining how Japan has become an economic superpower based on scientific and technological innovations, this book provides a particular focus on the theoretical and practical analysis of STEM education from historical and comparative perspectives. Additionally, it links the theory and practice of STEM education from primary education to teacher education at universities across Japan and considers both societal and individual needs in advancing STEM literacy. Chapters are written by researchers from a diverse range of fields in education, including science, mathematics, technology, and pedagogy. The book also offers practical teaching tools and materials for teacher education and assessment to promote STEM literacy in students so that they are able to address local and global socio-scientific issues in a real-world context.
Covering a wide spectrum of STEM education, this book provides valuable insights and practical suggestions, from a Japanese perspective, for academic researchers, policymakers, and educators who are interested in STEM education.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of contributors
- Introduction
- 1 What can we learn from the history of STEM subjects in Japan?
- 2 Conceptual framework from STEM to STEAM: Through the promotion of STEAM education in Japan
- 3 What are the student competencies that STEM education cultivates? Based on a comparison between Japan and Germany
- 4 Examination of STEAM teaching strategies in Japanese elementary education through a comparative analysis with STEAM learning activities in England
- 5 Assessment for fostering Japanese STEM literacy: From a perspective of performance assessment theory
- 6 Tasks that drive students to learning processes toward knowledge integration
- 7 Food and nutrition education (Shokuiku) as a part of STEAM education
- 8 Pre-service teacher education for STEAM activities that combine data modeling and design processes
- 9 Scientific inquiry required in STEAM education movement
- 10 Investigating inquiry-based activities to acquire learning content and competence in STEM education: A case study in chemistry
- 11 STEM/STEAM approach in biological education in Japan
- Index