Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in Stem

Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-032-56246-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 431 g

Providing salient stories and practical strategies, this book empowers educators to embrace the unique talents of neurodivergent learners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). An exploration of the exciting opportunities neurodiversity presents to build an innovative workforce is grounded in a large body of research from psychology, neuroscience, and education.

Author Jodi Asbell-Clarke presents individual examples of neurodivergent journeys in STEM to establish evidence-based connections between neurodiversity and the types of innovative problem-solving skills needed in today’s workforce. The featured stories come directly from the author’s many years in inclusive classrooms with STEM teachers along with interviews from many neurodivergent professionals in STEM. Teachers will learn how to embrace the unique brilliance and potential of the neurodivergent learners in their classroom, working against historic marginalization and deficit-based perspectives of neurodiversity within the education system.

Featuring illustrations of classroom-designed tools and materials alongside basic strategies to support executive function and emotion in learning, this book will help you nurture the talents of your neurodivergent learners and recognize their unique potential within STEM. Ideal for K-12 classroom teachers, special educators, learning specialists, psychologists, and school administrators.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Asbell-Clarke, Jodi

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik (Unterricht & Didaktik)
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction  2. Neurodiversity—The Words We Use  3. Neurodiversity—The Competitive Advantage  4. Learning in the Brain  5. Learning in the Classroom  6. The Role of Emotion in Learning  7. Extraordinary Learners  8. Neurodiversity and Collaboration 9. Inclusive STEM Teaching  10. Strategies for Inclusion—Project-Based Learning  11. Strategies for Inclusion—Game-based Learning  12. Strategies for Inclusion—Computational Thinking  13. Neurodiversity in STEM—The Actions We Take

Über Autor(innen)

Jodi Asbell-Clarke is a Senior Leader at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at TERC, a nonprofit research and development firm focusing on innovative STEM education. She holds a PhD in education and was formerly a computer programmer and a physics and astrophysics teacher at University High School at the University of Illinois, USA.