Jayma Koval
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About
Jayma Koval is a leading figure in K–12 STEM education, with a career dedicated to bridging the gap between university research and classroom practice. Her primary research focuses on the integration of engineering design and robotics into core science curricula, particularly at the middle school level. Koval’s most impactful work, "Implementing NGSS Engineering Disciplinary Core Ideas in Middle School Science Classrooms" (2018, 17 citations), provides critical field-tested insights into how the Next Generation Science Standards’ engineering components can be effectively taught. This study, centered on the SLIDER problem-based learning curriculum, demonstrates her commitment to translating policy into practical, scalable classroom solutions. Her earlier work, "Robotics in the Core Science Classroom" (2015, 7 citations), further explores the dual benefits and challenges of using robotics as a pedagogical tool. Since 1996, Koval has been a cornerstone of the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC), where she has developed and managed numerous university–K–12 partnerships. Her enduring contribution lies in proving that engineering and robotics are not just extracurricular activities but essential, teachable components of the core science classroom.
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