Multilevel Engagement in Learning Architectures for Integrated STEM Education Innovation

Abstract

<p>Integrated STEM education innovation cherishes the goal of preparing students for a rapidly changing world by developing their ability to generate knowledge and solve complex real-life problems. To achieve this, it is necessary to support teachers in curriculum innovation that aligns with the goals of the innovation. However, school-level constraints often hinder teachers’ innovation and learning. Fostering a conducive environment for innovation might necessitate school leaders’ learning. To investigate how teacher learning for STEM education innovation relates to school leaders’ learning, we used the MultiLevel MultiScale Model as a framework to examine the interdependency of learning at various levels for scalable innovation. This study was conducted within a design-based implementation research context and involved a multiple case study with four schools. The results showed that the engagement of school leaders can facilitate the establishment of school-level infrastructures that support teacher learning for curriculum innovation, leading to positive innovation outcomes.<br></p>