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Williams, Thomas O., Jr.; Ernst, Jeremy V. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2022
This study employed four waves of Institute of Education Sciences nationally representative data to investigate changes in K-12 technology and engineering education teachers in terms of demographics, qualifications, and service loads over time through the 2007-2008 and 2011-2012 Schools and Staffing Surveys and the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 National…
Descriptors: Technology Education, Engineering Education, Elementary Secondary Education, National Surveys
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Bowers, Sharon W.; Williams, Thomas O., Jr.; Ernst, Jeremy V. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2020
Recent developments in initiatives, standards, and legislative agendas have led to increases in the number of STEM educators, in particular elementary STEM educators. This study investigates and reports the characteristics and credentials of this group and explores the features and characteristics of the student population within their classrooms.…
Descriptors: Profiles, STEM Education, Elementary School Students, National Surveys
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Ernst, Jeremy V.; Williams, Thomas O.; Clark, Aaron C.; Kelly, Daniel P.; Sutton, Kevin – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2018
Over the past decade, teacher autonomy within the formal educational system has been a central topic of discussion among educational stakeholders. This study explored influence over school policy and classroom control (teacher autonomy) among in-service science, technology, and mathematics (STM) educators within the United States. The National…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Professional Autonomy, Elementary Secondary Education, School Policy
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Williams, Thomas O., Jr.; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Rossi, Louis – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2018
As integrated STEM education becomes more commonplace, the number of inclusive STEM classrooms containing students with disabilities will continue to rise. This presents many challenges to both STEM education teachers and Special education teachers. Do STEM education and Special education teachers have the appropriate credentials to effectively…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Inclusion
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Besterman, Keith; Williams, Thomas O., Jr.; Ernst, Jeremy V. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2018
The growth of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the K-12 education system has sparked discussions regarding STEM teachers' ability to meet the needs of these learners. STEM teachers have reported that they do not feel prepared and often lack professional development opportunities to develop the necessary skills to meet these needs. (August &…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, STEM Education, Teacher Competencies, Faculty Development
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Williams, Thomas O., Jr.; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Kaui, Toni Marie – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2015
This study investigated, from a national perspective, the instructional teaching load of STEM educators specific to students with disabilities and limited English Proficiency (LEP). The most recent School and Staffing Survey results of in-service science, technology, and mathematics teachers were compiled and analyzed to form subject area…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, STEM Education, Faculty Workload, Science Teachers