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The Power of Explanation: Reframing STEM and Informal Learning

Expanding STEM education should be a no-brainer - but Americans assume it's not for everyone. Explanation can help us talk about STEM in ways that resonate.
Authors
Susan Nall Bales , Andrew Volmert , Nat Kendall-Taylor
Published
September 2, 2015
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This MessageMemo, supported by the Noyce Foundation, summarizes the findings from an investigation of how Americans view STEM education, with a particular focus on informal learning contexts. It recommends specific reframing tools with demonstrate strong effects in addressing the conceptual challenges faced by communicators in translating expert views on this topic.

Issues
Education Equity Gender
Countries
United States

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