Unit 1: Introduction to STEM

Reflection Questions

  1. Take a survey of self-efficacy, attitudes, beliefs about science (e.g., STEBI-B) and/or math (e.g., MTEBI). Look at your responses. Why do you think you responded in that way?
  2. What was your most positive memory of science/math in school? Why? If you don’t have any, or you only have negative memories of your own science/math educational experiences, why do you think that is?
  3. Read this article on STEM and gender equity. What might the young children’s decisions in the story at the start of the article have to do with you and your future classroom?
  4. Read David Harker’s section above. Talk with a small group or peer about what the content means to you. What issues in science are the topic of debate in the public, but are mostly agreed in consensus among scientists?

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