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STEM Education for High-Ability Learners: Designing and Implementing Programming focuses on the rigorous articulation of quality STEM education programming to develop STEM talent among high-ability and gifted learners. The intent of this book is to provide a comprehensive resource for educators designing and implementing each of the supports within STEM education by providing a discussion of each critical component for inclusion in a planned, coherent, and high-quality sequenced system. This edited volume provides a cutting-edge discussion of best practices for delivering STEM education by experts in the field. The contributing authors provide a differentiated discussion and recommendations for the learning experiences of gifted students in STEM education programs.



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Bronwyn MacFarlane

Bronwyn MacFarlane, Ph.D., is Professor of Gifted Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she teaches graduate courses in educational leadership and gifted education. She served in the role of Associate Dean for the founding of the UALR College of Education and Health Professions where she provided leadership for educator and health preparation programs. Dr. MacFarlane published four books, 25 articles in peer- and editorially-refereed national periodicals, 25 book chapters, 95 reports, and delivered more than 150 presentations. She has diverse experiences teaching diverse learners, leading educational programs, providing organizational leadership for community partnership projects, designing and evaluating differentiated curriculum for high ability learners and online programs, and providing quality professional development. Dr. MacFarlane holds leadership qualifications for school superintendency, principalship, counseling, and teaching across a range of content areas and grade levels. Recognized as the Early Leader for the field of gifted education with the 2018-2019 national award, prior to joining the university graduate school faculty, Dr. MacFarlane worked at The College of William and Mary in Virginia with the Center for Gifted Education as the Research Associate to the Executive Director while pursuing her doctoral studies in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership with dual specializations in Gifted Education Program Administration and K-12 School Administration.With professional experiences as a classroom teacher, teacher of gifted students (grades 2-12) , administrator of gifted programs, professional development consultant, and university faculty responsibilities, Dr. MacFarlane is actively involved with new research initiatives, reviewing school programs, working with diverse stakeholder groups, and developing curriculum.More information about Dr. MacFarlane: https://ualr.edu/facultyexcellence/2014/04/08/dr-bronwyn-macfarlane/



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