Equity-Oriented Conceptual Framework for K-12 STEM literacy

International Journal of STEM Education

Thomas Roberts¹  Sarah B. Bush²  Cathrine Maiorca³  Christa Jackson⁴  Caitlyn Yost⁵  Abigail Fowler⁵  Margaret J. Mohr-Schroeder⁵ 

[1] Bowling Green State University, 529 Education Building, 43403, Bowling Green, OH, USA;College of Community Innovation and Education, School of Teacher Education, University of Central Florida, P.O. Box 161250, 32816-1250, Orlando, FL, USA;Department of Teacher Education, California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd, 90840, Long Beach, CA, USA;School of Education, Iowa State University, 2642A Lagomarcino Hall, 901 Stange Road, 50011, Ames, IA, USA;University of Kentucky, 105 Taylor Education Building, 40506-0001, Lexington, KY, USA;

关键词: STEM Literacy;    Equity;    Conceptual framework;    Informal learning;    Formal learning;    STEM education;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40594-021-00294-z

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

We introduce a conceptual framework of K-12 STEM literacy that rightfully and intentionally positions each and every student, particularly minoritized groups, as belonging in STEM. In order to conceptualize the equity-based framework of STEM literacy, we conducted a systematic review of literature related to STEM literacy, which includes empirical studies that contribute to STEM literacy. The literature on the siloed literacies within STEM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, and mathematics literacy) also contributed to formulate the necessity of and what it means to develop STEM literacy. The Equity-Oriented STEM Literacy Framework illuminates the complexities of disrupting the status quo and rightfully transforming integrated STEM education in ways that provide equitable opportunities and access to all learners. The Equity-Oriented STEM Literacy Framework is a research-based, equity and access-focused framework that will guide research, inform practice, and provide a lens for the field that will ensure each and every student, especially minoritized students, develop, and are developing STEM literacy.

【 授权许可】

CC BY