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