Description
| Product ID: | 9781032562476 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM |
| Subtitle: | Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers |
| Authors: | Author: Jodi Asbell-Clarke |
| Page Count: | 178 |
| Subjects: | Education, Education, Philosophy and theory of education, Educational strategies and policy, Primary and middle schools, Secondary schools, Teacher training, Teaching of students with different educational needs, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Teachers’ classroom resources and material, Educational material, Educational: Sciences, general science, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Primary & middle schools, Secondary schools, Teacher training, Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs, Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties / needs, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Teachers' classroom resources & material, Educational material, Educational: Sciences, general science |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book empowers educators to embrace the unique talents of neurodivergent learners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. An exploration of the exciting opportunities neurodiversity presents to build an innovative workforce is grounded in research from psychology, neuroscience, and education. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-11-14 |
