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Trends in EducationBy Hannah Stevens

Three Major Trends in EducationWhole Child EducationProject Based LearningSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Education

Whole Child EducationDefinitionthe social, emotional, mental, physical as well as cognitive development of students (Slade & Griffith, 2013).

Whole Child EducationAffects on EducationShifting focus to teaching 21st century skillsSchooling to develop future citizensCollege, Career, and Citizenship ready

Project Based LearningDefinitionteaching method that allows students to gain knowledge and skills through an investigation of a complex topics (Lee, 2015).

Project Based LearningAffects on EducationConnects personal experienceReal-life applicationsEngagement

STEM EducationDefinitionScience, Technology, Engineering, and Matha comprehensive and interdisciplinary teaching and learning approach (Capraro & Han, 2014).

Stem EducationAffects on EducationIntegration across subjectsEngagementmakes school subjects personally meaningful, thus capturing students hearts and minds (Havice, 2015).

EvaluationWhole Child Education

Project Based Learning

STEM Education

ConclusionWhole Child Education, Project Based Learning, and STEM EducationBecoming more present within schoolsEncourage real-world application of knowledge

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