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Ellysa Cahoy
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Brett Spencer
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Brett Spencer
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Erie:
Jane Ingold
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Jane Ingold
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Bernadette Lear
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Bernadette Lear
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Recommended Books (eBooks only)
Today, various books contain information about science, technology, and math education. Below are the current books that are most heavily used by Penn State faculty and students. If you'd like additional recommendations, contact Education Librarian Karla Schmit (University Park / World Campus, KMS454@psu.edu), Bernadette Lear (Harrisburg / World Campus, BAL19@psu.edu), or a librarian at your location.
Handbook of Research on Science Education, Volume III by ISBN: 9780367855758Publication Date: 2023Offers a comprehensive, state-of-the-art survey highlighting new and emerging research perspectives in science education.
STEM Education Across the Learning Continuum by ISBN: 9789811528200Publication Date: 2020Approaches STEM as a form of real-world, problem-based education that draws on the knowledge and skills of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.
Science Education in Theory and Practice by ISBN: 9783030436193Publication Date: 2020Provides a collection of applicable learning theories and their applications to science teaching.
Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education by ISBN: 9789400749788Publication Date: 2019A comprehensive reference on mathematics education.
Encyclopedia of Science Education by ISBN: 9789400721500Publication Date: 2019Covers the range of methodologies, perspectives, foci, and cultures of this field of inquiry, via contributions from leading researchers from around the globe.
International Handbook of Technology Education by ISBN: 9783319446868Publication Date: 2019Deals with general themes like philosophical foundations, curriculum, teaching and learning, teacher education, and educational technology. It also has some technology-specific topics, such as designing, making, and assessment.
For introductory information on biology, ecology, and other science topics, also use Gale Virtual Reference Library.