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Key Practices in P-6 Integrated STEM Education: Delphi Panel Insights

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Title: Key Practices in P-6 Integrated STEM Education: Delphi Panel Insights
Language: English
Authors: Leah R. Cheek, Vinson Carter, Michael K. Daugherty, Christian Z. Goering
Source: Teacher Educator. 2025 60(4):433-460.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Elementary Education
Grade 1
Primary Education
Kindergarten
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Intermediate Grades
Grade 5
Middle Schools
Grade 6
Descriptors: STEM Education, Educational Practices, Teacher Educators, Preservice Teacher Education, Preschool Education, Grade 1, Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Integrated Curriculum, Expertise, Teacher Attitudes
DOI: 10.1080/08878730.2025.2475757
ISSN: 0887-8730
Abstract: Key Practices in P‑6 Integrated STEM Education: Delphi Panel Insights Over the past two decades, educators and policymakers have worked to improve STEM education for P‑12 students, yet patterns of engagement remain persistently unchanged, potentially hindering interest in STEM careers. This paper focuses on findings from a modified Delphi panel study involving expert teacher educators across the US. We identify crucial practices teacher educators use to prepare candidates for integrated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) teaching in P‑6 classrooms. Additionally, the research highlights key attributes of integrated P‑6 STEM education compared to single‑discipline curricula. The study reveals 16 interconnected essential practices and nine differentiating attributes that define integrated P‑6 STEM education, offering insights for researchers, teacher practitioners, and policymakers.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1500601
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Key Practices in P‑6 Integrated STEM Education: Delphi Panel Insights Over the past two decades, educators and policymakers have worked to improve STEM education for P‑12 students, yet patterns of engagement remain persistently unchanged, potentially hindering interest in STEM careers. This paper focuses on findings from a modified Delphi panel study involving expert teacher educators across the US. We identify crucial practices teacher educators use to prepare candidates for integrated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) teaching in P‑6 classrooms. Additionally, the research highlights key attributes of integrated P‑6 STEM education compared to single‑discipline curricula. The study reveals 16 interconnected essential practices and nine differentiating attributes that define integrated P‑6 STEM education, offering insights for researchers, teacher practitioners, and policymakers.
ISSN:0887-8730
DOI:10.1080/08878730.2025.2475757