stem learning network. mission: advance stem education to prepare all students in new york state for...
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STEM LEARNING NETWORK
Mission: Advance STEM education to prepare all students
in New York State for success in school, work and life.
Empire State STEM Learning Network
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“Advance”: to accelerate the growth or progress of a cause
“STEM education” refers to the interdisciplinary teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, to a level of rigor sufficient to produce critical thinkers and problem solvers across all fields of endeavor who can thrive in the 21st century economy
The value proposition: innovation and economic vitality
IMPETUS: Global competitiveness and economic viability• Corporate need for skilled workers = investment in public schools• PCAST Report- 1 million more STEM graduates in the next 10 years• Significant decline in number of undergrads entering STEM fields• Advanced Manufacturing in particular needs skilled workers, including chemists, software engineers, machinists, mechanical engineers, etc.
Network Organization and Membership
Overarching Goal: Transform Education in New York State
Can we improve how we deliver instruction?YES!
We have the skills, knowledge, models, mentors, and business partners to be successful.
Need a model for a STEM school?www.fahyscience.comhttp://steam-ed.blogspot.com/
Collaborative Project Initiative
Engage students in a multi-disciplinary project-based learning experience that focuses on a real-world problem
Details:• Team of teachers, preferably multi-disciplinary• Develop a inquiry/problem-based instructional module• Focus of the module should be a real world problem/situation
Support:• Training in inquiry/project-based learning• Visits to model schools• Connect the team(s) to community of practice• Provide STEM professionals and professors to work with students/ teachers• Make connections to Common Core • Demonstrate strong relationship to APPR (NYSUT Rubric I.2, I.6, II.2, II.3, III.3, IV.2 VI.2, and VII.3)
Benefits for teachers and students
Connection to support network and resources to improve instruction
Validation for your teachers who are risk-takers and are willing to do hands-on instruction that engages students
APPR and Common Core requirements are supported and met
21st Century skills of team work, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving are developed (in both teachers and students)
Behavior problems usually decrease Parents are positive, supportive, and engaged It can make learning fun!
Next Steps
District Leadership Support - Superintendent - Building Principals - Board of Education
Identify High Performing Teachers (and Risk Takers) - Preferably multi-disciplinary - Team of teachers
Learning Tours - East Syracuse Minoa Pine Grove MS STEAM/STREAM Teams - Big Picture Schools in Lafayette and Oswego - Holland Patent MS STEAM Team - Salmon River MS Stem Team - others
Next Steps (cont.)
Follow-up - Professional Development - Training – TIES, Buck Institute, PBL, PLC - Teacher to teacher conversations
Develop Community Partnerships and Connections - Empire STEM Learning Network - CNY STEM Hub - North Country STEM Hub - Greater Mohawk Valley STEM Hub - Higher Education, including Community Colleges - Business and Industry
How Can We Help?
Questions?
Comments?
Conversation?
Connections?
Instigation?
Mary Margaret Small, Ed.D. Regional STEM Hub Coordinator [email protected] 315-268-3791Jim King Business Partner [email protected] 315-682-6180Steve Heaslip Business Partner [email protected] 315-437-2726