stem: the cohesive learning paradigm for all students shelby robertson, ph.d. jayna jenkins, ed.d

STEM: The Cohesive Learning Paradigm for ALL

Students

Shelby Robertson, Ph.D.Jayna Jenkins, Ed.D.

Introductions/Agenda

Welcome, IntroductionsWhy STEM? • How STEM relates to College and Career

ReadinessWhat is STEM?Engineering Design Challenge

The “what”Hands on learning!

Professional Development and Resources for STEM

Local call to action

AGEND

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Participants in this session will be able to:

Identify ways to increase the participation of SWD in STEM programs through the use of effective and innovative instructional practices such as engineering design challenges

Develop an awareness of the Math Science Partnership (MSP) available in districts

Inspire dialogue and sharing of identified resources for developing rigorous STEM model lessons and engineering design challenges

To organize local planning efforts to improve partnerships and efforts to improve integration and implementation of STEM opportunities for students

Outcomes

Show of hands, which one (below) is an example of an engineering

challenge?

http://www.topeducationdegrees.org/stem/

http://www.topeducationdegrees.org/stem/

http://www.topeducationdegrees.org/stem/

Recent and Projected Growth

Students with Disabilities Data

Students with Disabilities Data

21st Century Learner

College and Career Readiness & Success Center Link ⌫

Myth of the Average ???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eBmyttcfU4

Struggling students are no exception — they will need the same types of knowledge and skills, and will often require additional supports to be successful.

Although many students with LD have average to above average intelligence, many face challenges acquiring information and demonstrating their knowledgebase.

Solution: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Supporting Academic Tasks

This body of knowledge can then be applied to instructional design and help educators create courses where lectures, discussions, visual aids, videos, printed materials, web resources and field work are accessible to all students.

Rather than focus on adapting things for an individual at a later time, an accessible product, activity, or environment is created from the beginning.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

STEM Literacy Calculation Audible Lab Equipment Displaying Data in Multiple Formats Making Connections Staying on Track Serious Games Virtual Labs Virtual Field Trips Webquests

Supports for STEM Instruction

http://www.ldonline.org/article/35729/

STEM: THE BASICS

What constitutes a STEM Program of Study?

What does a STEM Program include?

Who should be included in STEM Programs?

STEM 101

STEM programs in Florida's Public Schools must embrace the integration of technology and engineering in science and mathematics.

What constitutes a STEM Program of Study?

Defining STEM in Florida

A curriculum driven by problem-solving, discovery and exploratory learning

Technology provides creative and innovative ways to solve problems and apply what has been learned

Independent and collaborative research projects embedded in the curricula.

Collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills Opportunities for mentoring by business, industry, and research organization leaders.

What does a STEM Program include?

Access to STEM programs should not be limited…

Who should be included in STEM Programs?

Engineering Design Challenges

Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure

The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top

Use as Much or as Little of the Kit

Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape

The Challenge Lasts 18 minutes

Engineering Design Challenge

18 Minutes… and GO!

Focus on anticipating and addressing student thinking

Include innovative instructional practices Incorporate 21st Century Skills Connects disciplines Provides opportunities for collaboration Includes mentoring/coaching

Effective PD

STEM in Florida

Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support

FCR–STEM and its partners are building FCR–STEMLearn, a comprehensive program to deepen teachers’ knowledge of mathematics and science, to establish collaborative lesson study teams at their schools and to enhance their capacity to teach challenging courses in these critical fields.

The FCR–STEM Conferences create a high-quality professional development opportunity for hundreds of Florida’s K-12 math and science educators to engage world-class researchers and experts who share the latest developments in STEM education.

The 2015 FCR–STEM Conference — the largest of its kind in Florida — will be December 10-12 in

Orlando. Registration will open soon.

FCR-STEM Conference

Purpose: To increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers through partnerships between school districts and the STEM faculty of higher-education institutions.

Math Science Partnerships (MSP) Program

Math Science Partnership Grant

District Examples

CPALMS FCR-STEM Florida STEM Strategic Plan GEOSET

Florida Resources for STEM

Goal 1: Increase the percentage of students successful at each level (PK‐12 and postsecondary, including career and technical, undergraduate and graduate) to ensure our diverse population is: Capable of conducting real‐world STEM projects and inquiry Capable of authentic and collaborative problem solving Proficient in applying multidisciplinary knowledge and skills

through STEM Proficient in English and other languages in order to succeed on

a global scale Knowledgeable about and interested in STEM careers~http://www.lsi.fsu.edu/content/download/100135/1000778/file/STEM%20Strategic%20Plan%20v%203a.pdf

Florida STEM Strategic Plan

The Global Educational Outreach for Science, Engineering and Technology (GEOSET) project is producing educational modules that support teacher instruction of math and science concepts via the Internet.

These modules include a variety of formats, such as interviews with Nobel laureate scientists, PowerPoint presentations and photos. They use a variety of Internet technologies, such as Video on Demand (VOD), video web conferencing and audio and video podcasts. 

AccessSTEM The Alliance for Students with Disabilities in

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The purpose of AccessSTEM is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in STEM careers.

https://www.washington.edu/doit/programs/accessstem/overview/about-accessstem-project

National Resource

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

http://www.usfirst.org/

National Resource

Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science Universal Design for Learning in a Digital Multimedia Environment Learning with Multimedia Agents Learning Mathematics with Virtual Manipulatives Learning with Computer Games and Simulations Learning to Read with Multimedia Materials Using Multimedia Tools to Help Students Learn Science Multimedia Instruction for Students Who Are Deaf Multimedia Instruction of Social Skills Multimedia Geography Instruction Multi-User Virtual Environments for Education

Additional Resources

Where will you find resources in your own districts?

What is your role in local action plan to implement STEM efforts for students with disabilities?

Next Steps

Science Technology Engineering Math

Standards Support

Assessment Florida Association of Mathematics Supervisors (FAMS) Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM) Grants, Competitions, and other Funding Opportunities Mathematics Resources Podcasts, Vodcasts, Online meeting archives and Notes Presidential Awards for Excellence Professional Development Opportunities Student Competitions and Opportunities Sunshine State Scholars Program

Instructional Support

Shelby Robertson, Ph.D.srobertson@usf.edu321-246-6550

Jayna Jenkins, Ed.D.jayna@usf.edu321-848-2728

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