Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers [Paperback]

1. Introduction??2. NeurodiversityThe Words We Use??3. NeurodiversityThe Competitive Advantage??4. Learning in the Brain??5. Learning in the Classroom??6. The Role of Emotion in Learning??7. Extraordinary Learners??8. Neurodiversity and Collaboration?9. Inclusive STEM Teaching??10. Strategies for InclusionProject-Based Learning??11. Strategies for InclusionGame-based Learning??12. Strategies for InclusionComputational Thinking??13. Neurodiversity in STEMThe Actions We Take

This book empowers educators to embrace the unique talents of neurodivergent learners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. An exploration of the exciting opportunities neurodiversity presents to build an innovative workforce is grounded in research from psychology, neuroscience, and education.

Providing salient stories and practical strategies, this book empowers educators to embrace the unique talents of neurodivergent learners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). An exploration of the exciting opportunities neurodiversity presents to build an innovative workforce is grounded in a large body of research from psychology, neuroscience, and education.

Author Jodi Asbell-Clarke presents individual examples of neurodivergent journeys in STEM to establish evidence-based connections between neurodiversity and the types of innovative problem-solving skills needed in todays workforce. The featured stories come directly from the authors many years in inclusive classrooms with STEM teachers along with interviews from many neurodivergent professionals in STEM. Teachers will learn how to embrace the unique brilliance and potential of the neurodivergent learners in their classroom, working against historic marginalization and deficit-based perspectives of neurodiversity within the education system.

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