So much of the important aspects of STEM fields is centered around asking questions and exploration. Discovery-Based Learning is an approach that allows students to be in control of their learning ...

As the previous chapters show, discipline-based education research (DBER) is a relatively new area of research composed of a set of loosely affiliated fields with common goals and methods. The fields ...

This mixed-methods research evaluates the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) practices using a comprehensive Multi-Complementary (McA) research approach. This assessment involves three main ...

A new report on the value of research in edtech design offers a critical and detailed look at how learners and products alike can benefit from research-infused design. An Overlooked Indicator of ...

The process of science learning is intricate and interconnected, encompassing various objectives. The National Academy of Sciences has outlined a comprehensive framework for science learning goals and ...

This paper presents and illustrates a framework for visualizing large-scale assessment results in a dynamic score reporting interface to support teachers in making content-referenced interpretations ...

School districts in every state now have the green light to establish competency-based education programs and models in their classrooms—but they have a lot of work to do on the operational side to ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Continual robot learning is an emerging interdisciplinary field that integrates advances from machine learning, robotics, and cognitive science to build ...

The debate over online versus in-person classroom learning in K-12 education rages on, driven by concerns over student engagement, academic performance, and social-emotional development. Advocates of ...