De makers van morgen

Book 'Making sense of science, maths and engineering. Motivating students for STEM'

In March 2013, commissioned by the VLOR (Flemish Education Council), the book ‘Zin in wetenschappen, wiskunde en techniek. Leerlingen motiveren voor STEM’ by publisher Acco. The authors are Hilde Van Houte, Bea Merckx, Jan De Lange and Melissa De Bruycker, all researchers at Arteveldehogeschool.

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Young makers
Field of interest
Education
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In this practice-based literature review, the authors explore educational approaches that ignite girls' and boys' interest, motivation, curiosity and self-confidence in science, engineering and mathematics and have a lasting effect on learning outcomes.

The book addresses four key questions:

  1. What do you want to achieve with science, maths and engineering education?
  2. How can you shape science, maths and engineering education in the classroom?
  3. What influence do personal learner characteristics have on interest and motivation for science, maths and engineering?
  4. What is the teacher's role in all this?

Since April 2014, the book has also been available as an e-book.

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