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Pre-university Engineering Education

by Marc J. de Vries

Book Details

Publisher:Springer
Published:2016-07-28
Pages:262
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Pre-university engineering education has become the topic of increasing interest in technology education circles. It can provide content for the E in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, which is in the interest of technology educators at different educational levels as it builds the bridge between them and the science and mathematics educators. In this book goals for pre-university engineering education are explored as well as existing practices from a variety of c

Our Review

This comprehensive examination of pre-university engineering education addresses the critical gap in STEM curriculum by focusing specifically on the often-overlooked "E" component. The book systematically explores educational goals and analyzes diverse existing practices in engineering instruction for secondary students, providing a crucial bridge between technology educators and their counterparts in science and mathematics. It serves as both a theoretical framework and practical guide for implementing engineering concepts at the high school level, making technical education more accessible and integrated.

What distinguishes this work is its balanced approach between academic research and classroom application, offering educators concrete strategies for developing engineering literacy before students reach tertiary education. The analysis will particularly benefit STEM coordinators, curriculum developers, and secondary teachers seeking to strengthen their technology education programs with meaningful engineering content. By establishing clear educational objectives and showcasing real-world implementation models, this book makes a compelling case for why engineering education deserves a central place in pre-college STEM initiatives.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education