1st Edition

Teacher Education to Enhance Diversity in STEM Applying a Critical Postmodern Science Pedagogy

242 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Addressing underlying issues in science education and teacher training, which contribute to continued underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority students in STEM and STEAM subjects and careers, this timely volume illustrates how a critical postmodern science pedagogy (CPSP) can be used effectively to raise awareness of diversity issues amongst preservice teachers. Using a case study... Read more

One: The Critical Role of Science in Teaching Diversity;   Two: Critical Postmodern Science Pedagogy;   Three: Science, Diversity and The Sociopolitical;   Four: Research Context;   Five: Challenges and Understandings Towards an Anti-Racist Education;   Six: Critical Role of Science in Teaching Diversity: Discussion, Recommendations, and Implications;  Appendix A: General Observation Protocol;   Appendix B: Interview Protocols;  Appendix C: Lesson Plan;   Appendix D: Phases of The Study;  Appendix E: Sampling Frame Course Descriptions

 

Biography

A. Anthony Ash II is a scholar, researcher, former science teacher, and a social justice activist based in the US. His research helps to inform inclusive practices surrounding science and multicultural perspectives. 

Greg A. Wiggan is Professor of Urban Education, Adjunct Professor of Sociology, and Affiliate Faculty of Africana Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, US.

Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver is Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Towson University, US.