Theory and Practice of STEAM Education in Japan (Paperback, 1)

Introduction? 1. What can we learn from the history of STEM subjects in Japan?? 2. Conceptual framework from STEM to STEAM: Through the promotion of STEAM education in Japan 3. What are the student competencies that STEM education cultivates? Based on a comparison between Japan and Germany 4. Examination of STEAM teaching strategies in Japanese elementary education through a comparative analysis with STEAM learning activities in England 5. Assessment for fostering Japanese STEM literacy: from a perspective of performance assessment theory 6. Tasks that drive students to learning processes towards knowledge integration 7. Food and nutrition education (Shokuiku) as a part of STEAM education 8. Pre-service teacher education for STEAM activities that combine data modeling and design processes?9. Scientific inquiry required in STEAM education movement 10. Investigating inquiry-based activities to acquire learning content and competence in STEM education: A case study in chemistry 11. STEM/STEAM approach in biological education in Japan