Abstract
This article shares an example of how one STEM EdD program embeds activism throughout their program. The authors share examples of readings and assignments across the program geared towards helping students think about and enact activism within the STEM disciplines. The STEM EdD mission offers insight into the foundations of the program. Then, specific examples from the following courses or course sequences are given: Action Research, Project-Based Learning, Research Methods in STEM Education, Advanced Readings in Mathematics Education, and Principles of Engineering in STEM Education. A conclusion offers some final thoughts about the ongoing development of the STEM EdD program to help our students grow as graduates who focus on equity and diversity in STEM education.
Highlights
Degree (EdD.) in Educational Practice and Innovation
Informed by the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate Consortium (CPED), this program aims to support the development of scholarly practitioners in K-12 education, who focus on investigating problems of practice in STEM Education
Given the 12 considerations for developing EdD-Activism we have identified previously (Becton et al, 2020), our action research courses reflect all 12 considerations but focus primarily on the considerations related to 1) understanding and differentiating the goals of traditional and practitioner research, 2) uncovering issues related to social justice in day-to-day practice, and 3) supporting the development of the written dissertation in practice
Summary
Formal educational experiences set the foundation for individuals to connect knowledge (scientific and otherwise) within social activism (Lester et al, 2006). To achieve meaningful programmatic or institutional changes, the need to raise the awareness of social activism is vital for both teachers and students. Data generated during that session regarding how activism was defined, supported in CPED affiliated EdD programs, and how outcomes were measured was analyzed. This analysis led to the identification of 12 considerations that support EdD activism (Becton, et al, 2020). 3. Coursework Related to Research and/or Dissertation in Practice. With these 12 considerations in mind, we have intentionally designed a STEM education concentration that reflects these considerations and offers a new approach to developing STEM education professionals
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