Brandy Howard, Richard Cox

Broschiertes Buch

Sparking Innovation in Children Through STEM Exploration

A K-8 Teacher's Guide to Inspiring Future Problem Solvers

Beschreibung

Innovation isn¿t just a goal; its a necessity in todays world. Today educators face an imperative: prepare learners for an unpredictable future. Sparking Innovation in Children Through STEM Exploration: A K-8 Teacher¿s Guide to Inspiring Future Problem Solvers is here to help meet that challenge by offering the tools to transform classrooms into ecosystems of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. This groundbreaking book goes beyond traditional STEM education and offers a comprehensive framework that helps educators cultivate the next generation of innovative thinkers and problem-solvers. Authors Richard Cox, Jr. and Brandy Howard introduce the Innov8 Framework, a dynamic and flexible roadmap designed to foster curiosity, spark imagination, and build critical thinking within classrooms and beyond. Rooted in justice, empathy, and inquiry-based learning, this approach ensures every learner is empowered to contribute their unique perspective to real-world challenges. With hands-on strategies to ensure access for everyone, this book * Offers practical, step-by-step guidance through The Innov8 Framework, which introduces the eight phases of innovation-from sparking curiosity to sustaining impact * Provides adaptable tools and resources such as editable lesson plans, interest surveys, reflection prompts for both educators and learners, and learner feedback tools designed to seamlessly integrate with existing standards * Includes engaging real-world case studies of thriving innovation ecosystems and personal profiles of educators driving innovation, showcasing actionable steps to  replicate their success Sparking Innovation in Children Through STEM Exploration provides educators with the tools to ignite curiosity, foster collaboration, and empower young learners to become confident, creative problem-solvers. Prepare your classrooms to shape the future. Your learners will thrive, and so will you.

Autor

Richard Cox, Jr. is the STEM Program Coordinator at Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he supports STE(A)M education initiatives for the enterprise, focusing on programming and outcomes for K-8 learners through work at The Pearl Innovation District in Charlotte (www.thepearlclt.com) and Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem. With over 15 years of research and hands-on experience in transdisciplinary and integrated learning, Dr. Cox has championed STEAM education across diverse settings, from Kentucky to Chicago to North and South Carolina, engaging learners of all ages. Dr. Cox holds a Doctorate in Education and Social Change, specializing in mathematics, science, and transdisciplinary STEAM approaches. His academic career includes a pivotal role as Assistant Professor at Winthrop University, where he helped redefine teacher preparation by blending innovative methods with strategic curriculum development. This work is complemented by his experience as a classroom teacher, K-12 Instructional Coach, and STEAM Lab Coordinator, enabling him to bridge traditional teaching with imaginative approaches. Dr. Cox's expertise is reflected in his extensive contributions to the field, including 15+ peer-reviewed publications, 30+ presentations, and numerous awards and accolades. His research focuses on imaginative learning, STEAM career pathway development, and workforce readiness, making him a thought leader in preparing learners for dynamic futures. His unique combination of practical experience, academic research, and leadership in professional development ensures that his contributions to this book are both deeply insightful and broadly impactful.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 177mm
• ISBN-13: 9781071968079
• ISBN-10: 1071968076
• Artikelnr.: 74443225