stem education in catholic schools
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STEM Education in Catholic Schools. Matt Kloser, Ph.D. Director, Notre Dame Center for STEM Education. STEM. Myth #1: We need to make sure we don’t slight anyone in the name. STEM. STE A M. ST R EAM. eSTEeM. STAMPER. 7 SUBJECT SCHOOL DAY. STEM Definitions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
STEM Education in Catholic Schools
Matt Kloser, Ph.D.Director, Notre Dame Center for STEM Education
STEM
STEM
STEAM
STREAM
STAMPER
eSTEeM
Myth #1: We need to make sure we don’t slight anyone in the name
7 SUBJECT SCHOOL DAY
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STEM Definitions• “...an interdisciplinary approach to learning where
rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world lessons as students apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in contexts that make connections between school, community, work, and the global enterprise enabling the development of STEM literacy and with it the ability to compete in the new economy”
(Tsupros, Kohler, & Hallinen, 2009).
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STEM Definitions• Integrated STEM: STEM is viewed not as separate
subjects, but as a pedagogy in which disciplines like science, technology, engineering, and math are indistinguishable from innovation and therefore the arts.
• S.T.E.M./S.T.R.E.A.M.: A collection of subjects that all students take - science, tech, engineering, math, the arts, and religion - with the hope of integration across disciplines.
Myth #2: STEM is for public schools
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Reynoldsburg eSTEM & STEM Elementary
• Design Cycle Application
• Collaborative Learning Space
• Capstone/STEM Block
• Extensive Teacher Team Collaboration Time
• University Partnership
STEM AcademyCritical Components
Sharon Lynch, George Washington, OSPrI
STEM Infused CurriculumProject Based Learning
Rich School CultureInnovative Tech Use
Formal/Informal OpportunitiesReal World STEM Partners
Qualified STEM Faculty Inclusive STEM Mission
Pairs or Triads Discussion
As the instructional leader in your Catholic school, discuss the following:
a. Which truths do you need to promote or which myths do you need to dispel about STEM Education to your school community?
b. What do you see as the best first steps for effectively integrating STEM elements in your school?
Plenary Discussion and Questions
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Major Decision Points
School Culture• Catholic Identity• Vision• Mission• Grad @ Grad
Executive Management
6. Communication & Marketing7. Program Evaluation
Instructional Leadership
1. Curriculum Scope & Sequence (Schedule)
2. Teacher/Admin PD Plan3. Student Assessment4. Capital & Material
Improvements5. Extra/Co-Curricular
Programs
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Curriculum Scope and Sequence
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