Current education research makes a strong case for STEM teaching that is informed by the history and philosophy of science and math. See the resources below to start exploring the pedagogical rationale for integrating HPS into STEM education.
Resources on the History and Philosophy of Science in STEM education
Journals emphasizing the role of history in STEM education
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Are you looking for books and articles about the history of math and science? Or for published lesson plans that implement HPS in STEM teaching? Explore the collections linked on these pages:
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Professional societies supporting history in STEM education
A selection of books on the role of history in STEM education
Allchin, D. Teaching the Nature of Science: Perspectives & Resources. SHiPS Education Press, 2013
Bevilacqua, F., et al. Science Education and Culture: The Contribution of History and Philosophy of Science. Springer, 2001
Bruneau, O. et al. (eds.) Innovative Methods for Science Education, Frank & Timme, 2012
Calinger, R. Vita Mathematica: Historical Research and Integration With Teaching. Cambridge University Press, 1996
Fauvel, J., and J. van Maanen. History in Mathematics Education: The ICMI Study. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000
Hagen, J. B., et al. Doing Biology. Harper Collins College Publishers, 1996
Heering, P., and D. Osewold (eds.) Constructing Scientific Understanding Through Contextual Teaching. Frank & Timme, 2007
Herreid, C. F. (ed.) Start with a story: The case study method of teaching college science. NSTA press, 2007
Jardine, D., & Amy Shell-Gellasch, eds. Mathematical time capsules: Historical modules for the mathematics classroom. MAA 2010
Katz, V., (ed.) Using History to Teach Mathematics: An International Perspective. Cambridge University Press, 2000
Kumar, D. D., and D.E. Chubin. Science, Technology, and Society: A Sourcebook on Research and Practice. Springer, 2000
Matthews, M. R. (ed.) History, Philosophy and Science Teaching: New Perspectives. Springer, 2018
Matthews, M. R. Science Teaching. Revised & expanded ed., Routledge, 2015
Matthews, M. R. (ed.) International Handbook of Research in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching. Springer, 2014
Matthews, M. R. Science Teaching: The Role of History and Philosophy of Science. Routledge, 1994
Swetz, Frank, John Fauvel, Bengt Johansson, Victor Katz, and Otto Bekken, eds. Learn from the masters. MAA, 1995
Online resources about history and philosophy in STEM education
