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"Teaching STEM with Confidence" is a comprehensive guide that empowers educators to navigate the world
of STEM education with ease and assurance. Drawing on research-backed strategies and practical insights,
this book equips teachers with the knowledge and tools to effectively engage students in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The book offers step-by-step guidance to build
teachers ' confidence in delivering STEM instruction, from designing engaging lesson plans to fostering a
growth mindset and incorporating hands-on activities. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving
skills, and creativity, this book inspires educators to embrace STEM education across the
curriculum rather than in one single STEM classroom. Integrating real-world applications and encouraging
collaborative learning, "Teaching STEM with Confidence" empowers teachers to create dynamic
and impactful STEM learning experiences, ultimately enabling students to become confident and capable
STEM learners.
About the author
Beverly Simmons, iNSL Board Chair, 100 Women Leaders in STEM, and Ten80 Ed Founder, Beverly Simmons, is a social entrepreneur who started working with project-based learning and data-driven decision-making more than 30 years ago. Through ground-breaking educational initiatives and award-winning national programs, Simmons has maintained a social entrepreneur mindset. She launched the engineer-educator collaborative platform used to develop and launch The Ten80 Student Racing Challenge. Beverly has worked with the U.S. State Department to share good STEM practices and mentor educators from international students in Tbilisi, Georgia, to Safe Schools Healthy Students in Dooly County, Georgia, USA.