Perma-Bound: A Literature Review

Isaac Asimov examines that science fiction aids in understanding human nature when exposed to scientific advancement. While I agree that the inclusion of technological innovation plays an integral role in understanding the genre of science fiction, I believe that science fiction includes transforming an aspect of society in order to gain insight into human nature. Furthermore, science fiction challenges individual’s epistemological beliefs and how people gain knowledge. Scholars and intellectuals continue to debate on a singular, comprehensive definition that encompasses the science fiction

From collaborative learning inside of the student’s clusters of desk to hands-on lessons in STEM discovery, Galaviz is continually working to push the STEM envelope at Garfield Elementary. She hosts a Saturday STEM club for 4th - 6th graders, and recently, through a two-year grant funded by NASA and a partnership with Boise State University, she has trail-blazed even more at home learning opportunities. For K-6, each classroom now has the ability to take STEM backpacks home over the weekend. With three different lesson plans, students can now bring STEM home, experimenting and creating with the help of their

Integrating other learning areas in our unit of work and exercising more resources that teachers can use in the classroom base upon our science unit is also a crucial element that our group was missing that needed to be included in our presentation. The classroom environment should include lots of books, visual materials, ICT devices and activities to facilitate learning and keep the student’s interests by promoting questioning and discussion to stimulate their science thinking processes and skills in a creative and encouraging environment. (Pitcher, 2014)

Each of the concepts in the article, “Books for Young Readers” addresses the goal of student interest and engagement in reading. The section, “Ways of Reading” talks about balancing the personal and pedagogical responses to reading, which is not easy to achieve. Laura Jimenez and Kristin Mcilhagga are refreshingly open and honest in discussing their lesson on children’s historical fiction where they used the graphic novel, Storm in the Barn, by Matt Phelan. The book served their pedagogical objectives, but neither Lisa nor Kristin liked the book themselves and their students noticed. When asked if they liked the book, they had to admit that they did not. Educators must put themselves in their students’ position when seeking interesting and

Books allow for creativity and the finding of oneself in the world. Elementary school through high school is a time when kids are figuring out who they are and how they will present themselves to the world. With this mission in mind, books grant access to many life lessons and new worlds that students may not have known existed. though there is much good to come from reading and expanding one’s knowledge, sometimes students stumble upon books that do not send the right message. Some believe that when students get a hold of books with the wrong message, it can have negative consequences and repercussions.

During this day and age women in STEM is a very tough career. One question we bring to mind is does a female student having a female science teach motivate them to fill in those shoes? The answer to me is yes because women are starting to get rid of that stereotype about how they can’t feed off each other. Especially if the girl’s mom was a science teacher that would help a lot because women tend to look at their mother’s footsteps first. Also the pioneer’s women in STEM need to be brought upon more in history class. In order to get more women into the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics field, women and young girls need these type of people to be brought upon in order to spark inspiration?.

I think many teachers do not really know what STEM is or how they can incorporate STEM into the lessons that they are already teaching. When a lot of teachers hear the acronym STEM they think of harder problems that take a lot of time or extra materials that they will have to provide. I think if teachers are better educated or informed on what STEM really is, then they would be more willing and excited to integrate STEM in their classrooms for all students. Teachers would be able to see how they do not have to do separate lessons, activities, or units to include STEM, but that they can intertwine pieces of STEM into their lessons by connecting how the STEM ideas relate to the content they are teaching. This would also allow the teachers to see the benefits STEM has on student learning. Teachers could also continue to discuss STEM during their teacher-based-team meetings or building level teams. They can share ideas or suggestions on how to use STEM in their classroom. Most teachers in our district have Smart Boards in their classrooms and have access to our building’s laptop and tablet carts. They can share websites or other sources that they have found for ideas on implementing STEM into their

As with any area in curriculum and instruction, teachers should not be fully dependent on one source, but rather use a variety of resources to help students understand content. The same can be said with the use of textbooks. Teachers should supplement core curriculum with quality trade books (GCU, 2012). Trade books can offer a wealth of information such as a means to expand vocabulary, clarify concepts, explore real-world situations, and entertain (GCU, 2012). Furthermore, Johnson & Small, (2008) stated, “In contrast to textbooks, nonfiction trade books can support instruction in nearly every subject…which

When you first mention science fiction people’s thoughts most likely go to books and films like Star Wars, Hunger Games, I, Robot, and Avatar, stories we don’t always think of as “educational”. The future, aliens, space adventures, human-like robots, etc. we tend to think of these as silly ideas and fantasies. But, the world of science fiction teaches us a lot about human nature; our flaws, pitfalls, and irrationalities.

In this week’s reading Beer discussed the importance of having the right book and selling the right book to your students. Choosing the right books to enhance instruction in the classroom is a significant part of reading comprehension (Fisher,2014). If we have the right books available, we can get students interested in reading. There were two resources discussed that can aid in locating the appropriate books such as an online book list and reviewed journals. If we as teachers take the time to survey our student, we can have books that are age appropriate and interesting to our students. Beer went on to discussed common characteristics that struggling readers look for in books such as short chapters, some illustrations, and plots with

As the times change everything in the world is becoming more advanced and up to date but some things don’t. There are many things that have changed some for the better, like technology, and some for the worse, like the quality of some things sold in stores. There are some things that are always growing and expanding, like the books in the world. The mass library of all books in the world is always getting bigger and expanding. As the library expands some schools keep up with the library and change their summer reading list but some schools don’t and keep the same summer reading list. There are many different opinions on either keeping or changing the lists, to appreciate the classics or try to appeal to the students. Francine Prose takes the

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics otherwise known as STEM, provides the new wave of academic excellence for students of the 21st century. It is an exciting time to be scholar. STEM students enjoy a rigorous cross-curricular education that allows them to undertake competitive coursework placing them on their own playing field.

We have an obligation to support libraries: “Libraries are the gates to the future”. Without libraries the imaginations of readers are at risk. Readers are unable to discover ideas or concepts they never knew. Without the discovery of these ideas navigating the world is difficult. For example, historical or science fiction books provide different viewpoints of the

Innovation is about how your ideas can make something or someone function better. The first step in getting students excited about STEM is to give them a clear understanding of the challenge at hand. If you present activities as challenges, it immediately increases interest level. Take the time to clearly explain that there is no “single answer”. Properly frame the challenge, problem or hurdle and then set children free to use their brains to find a solution. Voicing this belief in their problem solving abilities is the first step to developing their STEM skills. Solution-oriented thinking is one of the most critical STEM skills.

The goal of a liberal arts education is for giving greater knowledge and understanding of those who want to be prepared for the complicated studies of the STEM education. In “The Liberal Arts are Dead: Long Live the Liberal Arts”, an article that was written by the Provost of Hillsdale College, David M. Whalen argues that liberal arts education is dying as STEM subjects are taking over its values and significance. Whalen bases his argument on an essay by G.W. Thielman, who is trying to persuade readers by being satirized as how liberal arts aren’t useful to STEM education. Whalen then argues that without liberal arts, STEM people would not know how to argue and become easily persuaded. Whalen uses rational appeals to show us facts and logical reasoning to why this is important. Then, persuades readers with appeals to beliefs and feelings of higher emotions. Also, Whalen gives a sense as being fair and credible.