Sustainability and Scale-Up

Scaling Professional Development: Preparing Professional Learning and Development Providers to Lead Power of Data Teacher Workshops.

Lori Ann Rubino-Hare — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:37:41 +0000

Scaling Professional Development: Preparing Professional Learning and Development Providers to Lead Power of Data Teacher Workshops.

Lori Ann Rubino-Hare Tue, 08/11/2020 - 17:37

Scaling Professional Development: Preparing Professional Learning and Development Providers to Lead Power of Data Teacher Workshops.

Description

This design-based research study examined the first two cycles of development, enactment, analysis, and redesign of the Power of Data (POD) Facilitation Academy. Professional Learning and Development (PLD) providers’ geospatial technology (GST) skills, understanding of programme principles, preparation, and stages of concern for implementing POD Teacher Workshops were investigated. The POD Team analysed previous POD PLD models. Using these results, the POD Academy and Guide were developed, enacted, and revised. Two cohorts (n = 28) participated in the POD FA designed to prepare PLD providers to implement POD Teacher Workshops and to support teachers in learning to enhance an existing lesson via the integration of GST and Geospatial Inquiry. Data sources included surveys, daily debriefs, observations, performance assessments, and interviews. The qualitative data were analysed using inductive analysis conducted by two coders to reach agreement on codes and emerging themes. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Analyses informed the redesign and modification of the POD Academy and Teacher Workshops. Findings provide deeper insight into the needs and concerns of PLD providers in implementing PLD for science teachers. Furthermore, this investigation sheds more light on the selection and preparation of PLD providers as programmes seek to scale PLD.

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type

Article

Author

B. A. Whitworth

L. Rubino-Hare

N. E. Bloom

M. C. Walker

K. Arendt

Publisher

International Journal of Secience Education

Publication Website URL

https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/HWDIBJI8CAWDMBJXGKZU/full?target=10.1080/095…

Topic(s)

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy

Publication Year

2019

Discipline(s)

Other

SciGirls Strategies Implementation Evaluation Report

Rita Karl — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:11:16 +0000

SciGirls Strategies Implementation Evaluation Report

Rita Karl Fri, 06/05/2020 - 12:11

SciGirls Strategies Implementation Evaluation Report

Description

For the SciGirls Strategies supplemental activity, ten educators were trained to be SciGirls Strategies trainers during June 2019 (see the Training Evaluation Report). During that time, they developedaction plans for their local teacher training. The goal was for each Trainer to train ten or moreteachers in their local schools/districts. Trainers could plan and schedule their workshops to fittheir local context in order to accomplish the objectives of building teacher’s confidence andskills in using gender equitable and culturally responsive teaching strategies. After the trainingworkshop, the trainers met once a month virtually and had continual access to the facilitators oftheir training (University of Minnesota professor Dr. Barbara Billington and St. Kate professor,Dr. Siri Anderson, the project’s Co-PI Dr. Brenda Britsch and two TPT staff members, LeahDefenbaugh and Alex Dexheimer).This report characterizes the implementation of the local training using data from trainerinterviews, trainer surveys, and teacher surveys. The data were analyzed to draw conclusionsabout the critical factors in the preparation and implementation of the Train the Trainer (TTT)model and its success with participating teachers.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type

Report

Author

Hilarie Davis

Bradford Davey

Publisher

Technology for Learning LLC

Publication Website URL

http://www.scigirlsconnect.org/evaluations/

Topic(s)

Evaluation

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy

File Attachment(s)

SciGIrls Strategies Implementation Evaluation Report May 2020.pdf

Publication Year

2020

Discipline(s)

Chemistry

Computer and informational technology science

Engineering

Environmental sciences

Life sciences

Mathematical sciences

Physics and astronomy

SciGirls Strategies Training Evaluation Report

Rita Karl — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:07:44 +0000

SciGirls Strategies Training Evaluation Report

Rita Karl Fri, 06/05/2020 - 12:07

SciGirls Strategies Training Evaluation Report

Description

For the SciGirls Strategies supplemental activity, ten educators were trained to be SciGirls Strategies

Trainers in June 2019. SciGirls Strategies Trainers participated in a four-day (36 hour) in person training Tuesday through Friday, June 25-28, 2019 at Twin Cities PBS in St. Paul. The Gender Equitable Teaching and Advising Strategies (GETAS) training workshop included information on the newly updated (in 2019) SciGirls Strategies: How to Engage Girls in STEM which includes gender equitable and culturally responsive teaching strategies to advise, encourage, recruit and retain girls into CTE-STEM pathways along with adult learning practices and strategies for leading professional development. During the workshop, educators began to develop plans for their localized professional development for STEM and CTE educators. The goal of the Train-the-Trainer program was for each Trainer to train 10 teachers in their school and/or school district in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Trainers could plan and schedule the implementation of the course to fit their school/district’s needs in order to accomplish the primary course objectives of building high school teacher’s confidence and skills in using gender equitable and culturally responsive teaching strategies. This evaluation report evaluates the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) 2019 June workshop using data from daily surveys and questions asked of Trainers in May 2020 reflecting on their training.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type

Report

Author

Hilarie Davis

Bradford Davey

Publisher

Technology for Learning LLC

Publication Website URL

http://www.scigirlsconnect.org/evaluations/

Topic(s)

Evaluation

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy

File Attachment(s)

SciGirls Strategies Training Evaluation Report May 2020.pdf

Publication Year

2020

Discipline(s)

Chemistry

Computer and informational technology science

Engineering

Mathematical sciences

Physics and astronomy

Preparing Responsive Educators using Place-based Authentic Research in Earth Systems (PREPARES)

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 01:47:31 +0000

Preparing Responsive Educators using Place-based Authentic Research in Earth Systems (PREPARES)

Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/25/2018 - 21:47

Preparing Responsive Educators using Place-based Authentic Research in Earth Systems (PREPARES)

Description

Preparing Responsive Educators using Place-based Authentic Research in Earth Systems (PREPARES) seeks to expand, implement, and conduct research on a framework for providing indigenous students with the skills and knowledge needed for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. PREPARES includes culturally-relevant climate science instruction for Yup’ik and Native Hawaiian middle-school students and teachers.

Students analyze and share climate data unique to their locations, model baseline climate scenarios, and develop management plans for adapting to forecasted impacts.

Project Curricula Details

Topic(s)

Accessibility

Computational Thinking

Informal Learning and Afterschool

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

Website

http://prepareseducators.org

Target Setting(s)

Middle school (6-8)

Additional Disciplines

Environmental Science - general

Environmental Science - climate modeling

Environmental Science - ecological research and analysis

Environmental Science - GIS/GPS

Environmental Science - remote sensing technology

Philly Scientists - Biodiversity Project

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 01:21:24 +0000

Philly Scientists - Biodiversity Project

Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/25/2018 - 21:21

Philly Scientists - Biodiversity Project

Description

The Philly Scientists project is dedicated to developing innovative science curriculum for in-school and out-of-school programs for middle school students in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone. The website contains insight on curriculum development and an example lesson.

The Philly Scientists mobile app was modified from a safari animal tracking tool and walks students through identifying and cataloging neighborhood plants and animals. Local scientists visit the school sites to engage students in discussions about how scientists make good observations and aid in data collection of neighborhood biodiversity.

Students use their data and online resources to generate a solution to increase biodiversity in their neighborhood. The lessons culminate in students presenting their solutions to local peers, scientists, and city planners at a student summit. The data students collect are aggregated on the Philly Scientists website for large-scale data display and analysis. Digital badges for animal classification, data collection, and solution generation were designed for 4-6th graders’ engagement. Teacher badges support professional development, technology use, and NGSS curriculum completion. The session will describe the project including the app, curriculum, and, online resources; and conclude with implications for future lesson and technology design modifications.

Project Curricula Details

Topic(s)

Informal Learning and Afterschool

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

Website

https://www.phillyscientists.com/

https://app.phillyscientists.com/

File Attachment(s)

Philly Scientists – Instructors Manual.pdf

The Importance of Urban Biodiversity.pdf

Target Setting(s)

Elementary school (K-5)

Middle school (6-8)

Discipline(s)

Environmental sciences

Life sciences

Additional Disciplines

Environmental Science - general

Environmental Science - climate modeling

Environmental Science - ecological research and analysis

Environmental Science - GIS/GPS

Environmental Science - remote sensing technology

The Impact of Environmental Education on Sense of Place Among Urban Youth

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:22:32 +0000

The Impact of Environmental Education on Sense of Place Among Urban Youth

Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/11/2018 - 13:22

The Impact of Environmental Education on Sense of Place Among Urban Youth

Description

Research suggests that an ecologically informed sense of place, including strong place attachment and ecological place meaning, contributes to pro-environmental behaviors. Yet it is unclear whether an intervention such as environmental education can intentionally influence sense of place, especially in cities. To investigate the impact of urban environmental education programs on sense of place, we used pre/post surveys of youth in 5-week environmental and non-environmental summer youth programs in the Bronx, New York City, in 2010. Results show that urban environmental education programs—which engaged urban high school students in environmental stewardship, recreation, environmental skills development, and environmental monitoring in the Bronx—were successful in nurturing ecological place meaning, but did not strengthen students’ place attachment. No significant changes in place attachment or place meaning were observed after non-environmental, control programs.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type

Article

Author

A. Kudryavtsev

Marianne E. Krasny

Richard C. Stedman

Publisher

www.esajournals.org

Topic(s)

Evaluation

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

File Attachment(s)

Kudryavtsev et al (2012).pdf

Publication Year

2012

Additional Disciplines

Environmental Science - general

Environmental Science - climate modeling

Environmental Science - ecological research and analysis

Environmental Science - GIS/GPS

Environmental Science - remote sensing technology

The Nature Relatedness Scale

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:14:35 +0000

The Nature Relatedness Scale

Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/11/2018 - 13:14

The Nature Relatedness Scale

Description

Disconnection from the natural world may be contributing to our planet's destruction. The authors propose a new construct, Nature Relatedness (NR), and a scale that assesses the affective, cognitive, and experiential aspects of individuals' connection to nature. In Study 1, the authors explored the internal structure of the NR item responses in a sample of 831 participants using factor analysis. They tested the construct validity of NR with respect to an assortment of environmental and personality measures. In Study 2, they employed experience sampling methodology examining if NR people spend more time outdoors, in nature. Across studies, NR correlated with environmental scales, behavior, and frequency of time in nature, supporting the reliability and validity of NR, as well as the contribution of NR (over and above other measures) to environmental concern and behavior. The potential of NR as a useful method for investigating human-nature relationships and the processes underlying environmental concern and behaviors are discussed.

INSTRUMENT DETAILS

Topic(s)

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

Author

SAGE Publications

Target Gradespan(s)

Middle school (6-8)

High school (9-12)

Post-secondary

Additional Disciplines

Environmental Science - general

Environmental Science - climate modeling

Environmental Science - ecological research and analysis

Environmental Science - GIS/GPS

Environmental Science - remote sensing technology

Relevant Website(s)

Instrument Documentation

Pursuing Science: Pathways from Middle School to Careers

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:55:54 +0000

Pursuing Science: Pathways from Middle School to Careers

Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/09/2018 - 12:55

Pursuing Science: Pathways from Middle School to Careers

Description

This video presentation uses Conceptual Metaphor theory with the aim to increase the flow within the STEM pipeline

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Topic(s)

Accessibility

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

STELAR ITEST PI & Evaluator Summit 2017: Building the Foundational Skills of the Future Science and Engineering Workforce

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:31:44 +0000

STELAR ITEST PI & Evaluator Summit 2017: Building the Foundational Skills of the Future Science and Engineering Workforce

Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 08/11/2016 - 14:31

STELAR ITEST PI & Evaluator Summit 2017: Building the Foundational Skills of the Future Science and Engineering Workforce

Thursday, Jun 15, 2017

DESCRIPTION

The STELAR ITEST PI & Evaluator Summit is an annual opportunity for ITEST Principal Investigators (PIs) and evaluators to come together and share successes, challenges, and lessons learned from the ITEST program.

The 2017 Summit's theme of "Building the Foundational Skills of the Future Engineering Workforce" was explored over two days, as we examined ways in which our community can collaborate and build on each other's work. The Summit featured engaging plenary addresses and project flash talks, as well as in the 4 strands: Sharing effective approaches and instrumentation for ITEST research and evaluation; Fostering innovation through inclusion and diversity in STEM education and the workforce; Work at the frontier: Preparing students for the future STEM workplace; and Big data: ITEST’s role in developing career pathways and data literacy skills.

This year's event drew more than 185 attendees representing 90 ITEST projects! Event hashtags used during the Summit were #ITEST2017 #STELAR2017, click here to view tweets from the event: STELAR ITEST PI & Evaluator Summit 2017

View the Online Conference Program, which includes our agenda, session descriptions, keynote bios, appointed fellows, and the conference participant list (log in to view). Links to individual presentation slides and keynote videos are listed below.

Presentation Slides

Day 1 slides, including opening remarks by:
David Haury, Program Director, Division of Research on Learning, NSF
William (Jim) Lewis, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Human Resources Directorate, NSF

Day 2 slides including NSF Town Hall and closing remarks by:
David Haury, Program Director, Division of Research on Learning, NSF
Evan Heit, Division Director, Division of Research on Learning, NSF

Keynote Sessions:

Day 1 Keynote: The frontier for the future workforce, Reginald Brothers, Principal, The Chertoff Group
Presentation slides

Day 2 Keynote Panel: Career development theory: From theory to practice in ITEST projects
Each presentation is featured below, or click here to view the panel in its entirety (1 hr 8 min).

Keynote Panel Introduction: Joyce Malyn-Smith

Career Development Theory: A Pathway to Enhancing STEM Interventions
David Blustein, Professor, Boston College

Girls of Color in STEM Careers: A Culturally Responsive Approach
Kimberly Scott, Arizona State University

Humans in Career Development: Considerations for Equity
Eli Tucker-Raymond, TERC

Panel Q&A Session:

Strand Session Slides

Strand 1. Sharing effective approaches and instrumentation for ITEST research and evaluation

Day 1: Locating robust, rigorous, and relevant instruments and protocols
Instruments and protocols for measuring learning activation, Mac Cannady
Professional development, Nancy Peter
Career awareness, Tandra Tyler-Wood
Computational thinking, David Webb

Day 2: Considerations for instrument selection and strategies for instrument adaptation
What to consider when selecting tools that best match research and evaluation efforts to programmatic goals, Melissa Demetrikopoulos
A primer on validity and modifying instruments and protocols, Tandra Tyler-Wood
Using instruments and protocols in mixed methods designs, Hilarie Davis

Strand 2. Fostering Innovation through inclusion and diversity in STEM education and the workforce

Day 1: The NSF INCLUDES and ITEST Programs: Synergies & Opportunities, Monya Ruffin, Caitlin Dooley, Bob Russell

Day 2: Student engagement and teacher PD in ITEST: Successful, inclusive strategies and lessons learned
Closing the achievement gap & diversifying the STEM workforce, Dr. Julia Clark, NSF
Student engagement: Javed Khan & Chadia Affane Aji, Kimberly Scott, Jacob Martinez
Teacher PD: Kathryn Guimond, David Reider, Berri Jacque

Strand 3. Work at the frontier: Preparing students for the future STEM workplace

Day 1: Defining the work at the human-technology frontier
Panelists: Amy Baylor, David Blustein, Joyce Malyn-Smith; Moderator: Chadia A. Aji
ITEST Project Presenters: Kathryn Guimond, Dagen Valentine, Alexander Repenning

Day 2: STEM career competencies at the human-technology frontier
Career Competencies: Joyce Malyn-Smith

Strand 4. Big data: ITEST’s role in developing career pathways and data literacy skills

Day 1:
Big Data for Little Kids: Data Modeling with Young Learners and their Families, Catherine Cramer
Expanding Exposure, Career Exploration and Interactive Projects in Basic Genome Analysis and Bioinformatics, Stephen Koury
Dream sweet dreams: a new framework for sleep tracking and body change predictions, Janet M. Roveda

Day 2:
Best Practices and Tools for Engaging K-12 Students in Big Data, Sam Janis

Questions? Contact us at stelar@edc.org.

ALL EVENTS

EVENT DETAILS

Start date

Thursday, 15 June, 2017 07:00 AM

End date

Friday, 16 June, 2017 04:00 PM

Timezone

Link

Summit Program

Registration Open Date

Thursday, Apr 06, 2017

Registration Close Date

Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017

Additional Disciplines

Bioscience - general

Computer Science - general

Engineering - general

Environmental Science - general

Topic(s)

Accessibility

Computational Thinking

Evaluation

Informal Learning and Afterschool

Participant Recruitment and Retention

Partnerships and Collaboration

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

STEM Content and Standards

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

Address

801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22203

Additional Link(s)

2016 STELAR ITEST PI & Evaluator Summit

Registration Capacity

Location

Westin Arlington Gateway

Next Generation STEM Learning for All: Envisioning Advances Based on NSF Supported Research

Bernadette Sibuma — Tue, 24 May 2016 16:15:21 +0000

Next Generation STEM Learning for All: Envisioning Advances Based on NSF Supported Research

Bernadette Sibuma Tue, 05/24/2016 - 12:15

Next Generation STEM Learning for All: Envisioning Advances Based on NSF Supported Research

Description

This report presents important takeaways from a one-day National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported Forum, “Next Generation STEM Learning for All,” organized by Education Development Center (EDC) and SRI International through the STEM Learning and Research Center (STELAR) at EDC, the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) at EDC, and the Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (CIRCL), working in close collaboration with NSF and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The Forum engaged prominent scientists in STEM learning research and school, community, and policy leaders in addressing the question, "How can research-based findings and advances help society to re-envision STEM learning and education?" and related questions. Key Forum takeaways discussed in the report focus on four thematic areas: (1) research-based advances; (2) multiple stakeholder communities; (3) social justice and equity; and (4) scale and sustainability.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type

Report

Author

Caroline Parker; Sarita Pillai; Jeremy Roschelle

Publication Website URL

http://ltd.edc.org/next-gen-STEM-learning-for-all-report

Topic(s)

Accessibility

Computational Thinking

Evaluation

Informal Learning and Afterschool

Participant Recruitment and Retention

Partnerships and Collaboration

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

STEM Content and Standards

Sustainability and Scale-Up

Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

File Attachment(s)

Next Generation STEM Learning for All: Envisioning Advances Based on NSF Supported Research

Publication Year

2016

Additional Disciplines

Bioscience - general

Computer Science - general

Engineering - general

Environmental Science - general