Learning to Teach Science: Elementary Teacher Candidates Facilitate Informal STEM Events. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dani, Danielle E.; Hartman, Sara L.; Helfrich, Sara R.
• Is Part Of: New educator. Volume 14:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 363
• Page End: 380
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Teachers -- Recruiting -- Periodicals; Education -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 370.71073
• DOI: 10.1080/1547688X.2017.1356413
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1547-688X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Facilitating successful informal STEM learning experiences is essential for building knowledge and comfort with STEM content for children and teachers alike. Informal learning experiences are by nature hands-on and interdisciplinary and provide play-based, real-world, authentic learning experiences. This article describes what elementary teacher candidates learn about teaching science from facilitating a STEM event within school settings and outside regular school hours. The article also presents implications for elementary-teacher education.