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Duane Crum
California State Leader
Project Lead the Way
Forging New Generations of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists.
CSU, ChicoNovember 15, 2007
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What is Project Lead The Way?
PLTW is a not-for-profit organization.
PLTW partners with public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to grow the nation’s technology workforce.
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Curricula - Rigorous and Relevant middle and high school engineering courses (with college credit options) that use problem-based learning. It’s free to participants, +…Professional Development – High-quality, rigorous, continuing, and course-specific teacher training,+…Counselor Conferences – Full-day training on the program and courses.
PLTW’s Three Keys to Success:
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PLTW’s Curriculum:Aligns key learning concepts to national learning standards
Includes:• day-by-day lessons • support and enrichment activities• course vocabulary• instructional resources including numerous
PowerPoint presentations• evaluation and assessment tools aligned to
the key concepts
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The Focus of PLTW isProblem-Based LearningStudents do authentic real-world work and may work in teams like real engineers.
Learning is contextual—not a disjointed series of concepts.
Expectations are clearly articulated.
Problems have unpredictable results.
Activities and projects have predictable outcomes.
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Solve problems Cope with “failure” and try again Work in TeamsListen and work in TeamsAnalyze informationManage Time to meet deadlinesHave fun while working hardCommunicate – verbally and in writingConduct Research
PLTW Students Learn the Real World Skills Required by Engineers:
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What Students do Well in PLTW?The student who is:
Creative- Likes to design things.In the upper 80% of their classA hands-on learner.An underachiever who might get “hooked” by an interesting, project-based class.Interested in computers, science, or technology.Good in math and science.
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Why Do We Need Scientists,
Technologists, & Engineers?
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Why Do We Need Engineers?
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Our Workforce Has Changed.
20% Skilled
20% Professional
60% Unskilled
65% Skilled
20% Professional
15% Unskilled
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Why Do We Need PLTW?
There are currently 1.3 M engineering/engineering technology jobs available in the U.S. without trained people to fill them.
According to the Federal Government we will need 15 million engineers and technology workers by 2020.
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Are We Training the Engineers and Technicians We Need?
Associate Degrees
BachelorDegrees
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Research
Complex Analysis
Complex Design
Development
Manufacturing Test and Evaluation
Routine Design
Production
Operation, Service, And Maintenance
Distribution and Sales
Our colleges and universities are well aligned with this…
But how is this connected to high schools?
Science and Technologyin Our Society
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Science and Technology
in Many High Schools:
Chemistry,
Physics, &
Biology
Wood shop, Auto shop, Machine shop & Drafting
There is no Engineering!
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What Can We Do?
Strengthening the core academic curricula, (e.g. English, math, science, social studies, etc.)
Adding a rigorous, technical, standards-based program of study in engineering and technology, leading to jobs, trade schools, 2-year, 4-year and post graduate degrees.
Make a small change in the culture of American high schools by:
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PLTW COURSES
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Design and Modeling
The Magic of Electrons
The Science of Technology
Automation and Robotics
Flight and Space
Under Development
Energy and Motion
Five, 9-weekunits
Gateway to Technology
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Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering/Architecture Biotechnology Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Design & Development
Note: Course program requires college entrance mathematics each year.
Specialization Courses (HS offers 1 or more):
Foundation Courses:
Capstone Course:
HS Engineering Program
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Foundation Course: Principles Of Engineering
A Hands-on, project-based course that teaches:
Engineering as a Career
Materials Science
Structural Design
Applied Physics
Automation/Robotics
Embedded Processors
Drafting/Design
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Foundation Course: Introduction To Engineering Design
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If you want someone to learn…Teach them what they like.
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Foundation Course: Digital Electronics
Design > Simulate > Prototype > Fabricate
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Specialization Course:Civil Engineering and Architecture
Cuban Restaurant
Soils
Permits
Design
Structural Analysis
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Civil Engineering & Architecture Kearny Redesigns Their Classroom