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Academic Services C² Collaborative

CohortOctober 18, 2012

STEM-ulating!

Rhonda M Brown – STEM Project ManagerClaudia Rowe – Secondary Science Program SpecialistRose Sedely – Elementary Science Program Specialist

Common Board ConfigurationDate: October 18, 2012

Benchmark: Given the Common Core Standards and the New Generation Science Standards, learners will identify instructional implications for implementation of STEM.

Bell Ringer: What is your definition of STEM? (NOT what the letters stand for…)

Essential Question: How do we revolutionize the way we teach, lead, and learn for 21st century success?

Vocabulary: NGSSS, Common Core, C2 Readiness, STEM, Problem Based Learning, STEM Literacy

Objective: After instruction, participants will be able to understand: 1) What is STEM? 2) Why is STEM implementation important? 3) How can STEM be effectively implemented at my school?

Agenda:

•I Do: Explain importance of STEM and clear up misconceptions.•We Do: Examine ways to encourage and engage students using STEM.•You Do: STEM-related activity.

Summarizing Activity: Share final thoughts and review resources.

Homework: Establish a STEM PLC and develop a plan to incorporate STEM Problem Based Learning to build the capacity of teachers.

Learning Goal: Learners will understand that STEM is important to our students’ future success and C2 Readiness.

Lake County SchoolsVision Statement A dynamic, progressive and collaborative learning community

embracing change and diversity where every student will graduate with the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace.

 Mission Statement The mission of the Lake County Schools is to provide every student

with individual opportunities to excel.

Lake County Schools is committed to excellence in all curricular opportunities and instructional best practices. This focus area addresses closing the achievement gap, increased graduation rate, decreased dropout rate, increase in Level 3 and above scores on the FCAT, achieving an increase in the number of students enrolled in advanced placement and dual enrollment opportunities and implementing the best practices in instructional methodology.

Academic Services

Academic ServicesCurriculum & Instruction ~ Professional Development ~ Teaching &

Learning The Office of Academic Services encompasses the core business of Lake County Schools.

We provide guidance and support to develop instructional leaders through the coordination of district curriculum initiatives, professional learning, along with teaching and learning programs that result in improved learning for ALL. Our goal is to work collaboratively with schools to continuously and significantly improve student achievement, align curriculum and instructional practice to Florida’s standards, assist schools to develop their capacity to implement data-driven planning and review processes that foster continuous school improvement.  

Assurances We will ensure that we work with district staff and school administrators to design and

collaborate on systems that address professional learning needs related to improving student outcomes.

We will ensure that curriculum is current and at a high level (rigorous) meeting local, state, and national standards.

We will ensure that researched-based best practices (programs and processes) are utilized regarding student curricular needs and student learning patterns.

We will ensure services are provided that target closing the achievement gap by improving the performance of all students while drastically accelerating the achievement of students of color, English Language Learners (ELL), Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and students living in poverty.

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21st Century Skills Tony Wagner, The Global Achievement Gap

1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving2. Collaboration and Leadership3. Agility and Adaptability4. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism5. Effective Oral and Written Communication6. Accessing and Analyzing Information7. Curiosity and Imagination

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Bellringer…

•Collaborate at your table to create a definition of STEM? (NOT what the letters stand for…)•Record on chart paper and post

h your group, discuss and record

Discussion from bellringer:

Share out definitions from each group

Each group share something different than the table before

Common MisconceptionsI have to incorporate

everything all the time.I will have to throw out

every lesson plan I already have!A lot of funding is required.We need more computers!Just wait, it will go

away…eventually!

What is STEM?

“STEM education is 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, 2009).”

Development of STEM LiteracySTEM Literacy is a way of thinking and doing:

Thinking: Metacognitive DevelopmentReading, Thinking, Constructing

Doing:WritingComplex TextOral Communication

Development of STEM Literacy

Why is STEM Important?50% - 85% of the growth in United States Gross

National Product over the past 50 years is a result of advancements in science and engineering

We are6th among developed nations in innovation-based

competitiveness11th in percentage of students who graduate HS15th in science literacy among top students28th in math literacy among top students

Source: Rising Above the Gathering Storm, National Academy of Science(NAS) 2005

Three Goals for STEM Education in the U.S.

Expand the number of students who ultimately pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields

Expand the STEM – capable workforceIncrease STEM literacy for all students,

including those who do not pursue STEM related career

R Students C2 READY?U.S. Bureau of Statistics: in next 5 years, STEM

jobs will grow twice as fast as other jobs

National Academy of Science: 4% of the nation’s workforce (scientists and engineers) creates jobs for the other 96%

U.S. Department of Labor: of the 20 fastest growing occupations, 15 require significant math and science preparation

NAEP roughly 75% of the U.S. 8th graders are not proficient in Mathematics when they complete 8th grade

Through an integrated approach to STEM education

Focused on real-world, authentic problemsStudents learn to reflect on the process they take

in problem solving and retain the knowledge and skills they gain

Through explanation of hypothesis and ideas, they make connections between problem-solving goals and the processes to achieve those goals

Kolodner, et al., 2003

How is this accomplished?

What is Problem Based Learning? The Definition The Process

A curriculum consisting of carefully selected and designed problems that demand from the learner acquisition of critical knowledge, problem solving proficiency, self-directed learning strategies, and team participation skills.

The process replicates the commonly used systemic approach to resolving problems or meeting challenges that are encountered in life and career.

5 Steps to Implementing PBL Reflection –grounds the students in the problem’s

context and provide inspiration for the things students can investigate-make connections between the known and what needs to be known

Research – can take the form of students research, teacher led lessons, selected readings, or other methods to gather relevant information and sources-student processes from concrete to abstract

Discovery – generally involves bridging the research and information that is known with the project’s requirements- students begin to take ownership

5 Steps to Implementing PBL Application – the goal is to model a solution that

sufficiently solves the problem – students test the model against requirements- extends the learning into context beyond STEM or to enable connections between STEM disciplines

Communication – presenting the model and solutions to peers and community – this is a critical step in the learning process because of the desire to develop both communication and collaboration skills and the ability to accept and implement constructive feedback (authentic rubric assessment)

Source: a. Fortus, Krajcikb, Dershimerb, Marx,& Mamlok-Naamand, 2005, b. Diaz & King, 2007 c. Satchwell & Loepp, 2002

“How Can I Get My Students To Think Critically?”

This is a question asked by many faculty, regardless of their disciplines.

Problem Based Learning is an instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn," working cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems.

These problems are used to engage students' curiosity and initiate learning the subject matter. PBL prepares students to think critically and analytically, and to find and use appropriate learning resources.  -- Barbara Duch

21st Century vs. Traditional PBL Classroom Traditional

Classroom Students confront

problems as they occur - with insufficient data and a need to determine the best solution possible.

This is the manner in which engineers, doctors, and, yes, even teachers, approach problem solving.

Teachers are the "sage on the stage" and guide students to neat solutions to contrived problems.

Fails to engage student interests- disconnected from the “real world”

Students Should Be… Students Will Be…

Problem-solvers able to define questions and problems, design investigations to gather data, collect and organize data, draw conclusions, and then apply understandings to new and novel situations

Innovators creatively use science, mathematics, and technology concepts and principles by applying them to the engineering design process

Inventors recognize the needs of the world and creatively design, test, redesign, and then implement solutions (engineering process)

Self-reliant able to use initiative and self-motivation to set agendas, develop and gain self-confidence, and work within time specified time frames

Logical thinkers able to apply rational and logical thought processes of science, mathematics, and engineering design to innovation and invention

Technologically literate understand and explain the nature of technology, develop the skills needed, and apply technology appropriately

How Do We Begin?Start with one lessonFocus on the practice of science

Student-designed/conducted investigationsPhotosynthesis end products of oxygen

and glucose (energy!)Parts of the eye biochemical reactions that

allow the brain to ‘see’The five senses how all of the senses work

together Failed experiments often lead to learning

Examples: WD 40

Inquiry ActivityProblem Based Learning

BP Gulf Oil Spill

From a Chemistry View Point

From an Engineering

View

Geography View Point

Lesson PlanningIn your table group discuss how to

springboard into other content areas: Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Technology

Graphic Organizer to record STEM ideas (on chart paper)Label the center of the Concept Map with your

area of contentFour quadrants – for content areas collaboration

Collaborative Group Sharing

Each group will share the results of their collaborative group ideas

Between each share out – record new ideas

Kodak moment: Pictures of the charts…

Why will students embrace STEM?

Natural curiosity - especially true at K-5 level Real world relevance - especially important

for 9-12 studentsPersonal connections - really relevant to all

levels, especially for older elementary – high school!

Reflection:

What is STEM?

Why is STEM the Implementation important?

How can STEM effectively be implemented at my school?

Common Board ConfigurationDate: October 18, 2012

Benchmark: Given the Common Core Standards and the New Generation Science Standards, learners will identify instructional implications for implementation of STEM.

Bell Ringer: What is your definition of STEM? (NOT what the letters stand for…)

Essential Question: How do we revolutionize the way we teach, lead, and learn for 21st century success?

Vocabulary: NGSSS, Common Core, C2 Readiness, STEM, Problem Based Learning, STEM Literacy

Objective: After instruction, participants will be able to understand: 1) What is STEM? 2) Why is STEM implementation important? 3) How can STEM be effectively implemented at my school?

Agenda:

•I Do: Explain importance of STEM and clear up misconceptions.•We Do: Examine ways to encourage and engage students using STEM.•You Do: STEM-related activity.

Summarizing Activity: Share final thoughts and review resources.

Homework: Establish a STEM PLC and develop a plan to incorporate STEM Problem Based Learning to build the capacity of teachers.

Learning Goal: Learners will understand that STEM is important to our students’ future success and C2 Readiness.

Participant Scale and Reflection(Please complete and turn in)

0-Not Using

•No understanding or implementation steps taken away

1-Beginning

•Little understanding and inconsistent implementation steps taken away

2-Developing

•Moderate understanding and implementation steps taken away

3-Applying

•Consistent understanding and implementation steps taken away along with monitoring componets for effective execution

4-Innovating

•In addition to criteria of Applying, enhanced understanding, implementation, monitoring, and execution take aways

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BibliographyRising above the Gathering Storm:

Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future. Washington, D.C.: National Academies, 2007. Print.

Successful STEM Education: A Workshop Summary. Washington, D.C.: National Academies, 2011. Print.