stem partnerships
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Presentation made by Rob Siegel at the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Conference February 11-12, 2013 in Yakima, WATRANSCRIPT
1 + 2 > 3STEM is greater than S.T.E.M.“STEM literacy is achieved when a student is able to apply his or her understanding of how the world works within and across these four interrelated disciplines to improve the social, economic, and environmental condition of their local and global community.” Washington STEM Study Group, May 2011
Synergy in Partnerships5 conditions of collective success*
Common AgendaShared Measurement SystemsMutually Reinforcing ActivitiesContinuous CommunicationBackbone Support Organizations
*Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2011
Common AgendaAgreement on the primary goals for the collective impact of the initiative*:
Expand the number of students who pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEMExpand the STEM-capable workforce and broaden the participation of women and minorities in that workforce.Increase STEM literacy for all students, including those who do not pursue STEM-related careers or additional STEM studies.
*Successful K-12 STEM Education, National Research Council of the National Academies
COMMON AGENDA:SHARE with peers – 2 min.
Identify your experience with this condition for partnershipsHow were the barriers eliminated?What was learned?
Shared Measurement SystemParticipation in STEM-related high school coursework (regular and A.P.)Number and representation of students pursuing STEM-related post-secondary coursework/careersS.T.E.M. student achievementWorkforce readiness, 21st Century SkillsEngaged business, industry, community
SHARED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM:Talk with peers – 2 min.
Identify your experience with this condition for partnershipsHow were the barriers eliminated?What was learned?
Mutually Reinforcing ActivitiesOpportunities for extended learningEngaged business, industry, communityBringing real-world experiences into the classroomIn-depth K-12 course content and inquiry-based pedagogyPerformance-based learning assessmentsAlignment of higher education pre-service
MUTUALLY REINFORCING ACTIVITIESTalk with peers – min.
Identify your experience with this condition for partnershipsHow were the barriers eliminated?What was learned?
Continuous CommunicationRecognizing professional expertiseDeveloping trust between partnersEstablishing a common vocabularyDirect participation, not delegationMeaningful use of timeUse of shared technology (e.g. WIKI)
CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATIONTalk with peers – 2 min.
Identify your experience with this condition for partnershipsHow were the barriers eliminated?What was learned?
Backbone Support OrganizationAdaptive leadership capacitySkill to keep on task without overwhelmingCompetence in facilitation as well as project and data managementPractices Lao Tzu leadership principle so that when work is accomplished all will say: “We did it ourselves”.
BACKBONE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION-Talk with peers – 2 min.
Identify your experience with this condition for partnershipsHow were the barriers eliminated?What was learned?
Increasing STEM Literacy via Multi-Level Inquiry Teams
Higher Education: WSUV and Clark Community CollegeK-12 education administration: Evergreen School District and 4 middle schoolsMiddle school teachersBusiness/Industry: SEH America and othersESD112 Fiscal and Operations Agent
Expectations/OutcomesIncreased teacher content knowledge (CK) and practices in S.T.E.M.Increased teacher pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) for STEM instructional deliveryCapacity to learn in multi-level inquiry teamsHigher student achievement in S.T.E.M.Greater student engagement in STEMCapacity to integrate Math and Science Standards via real-world connections
STEM-LIT Learning by DesignHigher Education Cross DisciplinesK-12 Education and Higher EducationK-12 Teachers and University ResearchersTeachers as Learners with StudentsStandards-based STEM “Challenges” using Math Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)Inquiry via Math and Sciences Practices
The Collective Impact of a
[email protected] Small Schools ConferenceFebruary 2013
THANKYOURob Siegel
Coordinator STEM InitiativesESD112