Increasing STEM Literacy of Preservice and Inservice Teachers via an Informal Learning Environment

Session Submission Type: Individual Session

Description for Program

We examine how a robotics course that integrates informal learning experiences increases teachers’ exposure to a variety of STEM learning activities and impacts their STEM literacy. We’ll experience hands-on activities related to mathematics and increasing STEM literacy in this session.

Sub Unit

• Mathematics Pedagogy and Instructional Practice

Lead Presenter

• Margaret J Schroeder, University of Kentucky

Co-Presenters

• Christa Jackson, Iowa State University

• Maureen L. Cavalcanti, University of Kentucky

• Ashley Delaney, Iowa State University