, our research usedexploratory classroom observations and consultations with STEM-ID developers to identify thecritical components of the STEM-ID curricula (Table 1). Subsequently, our originalimplementation research used the Innovation Implementation Framework to explore fidelity ofimplementation during the initial implementation of the fully developed curricula [15]. At thecommencement of the current project, we revisited the list of critical components with theproject team to confirm that, given curricula refinement and further data analysis, the originalcritical components still reflect the elements essential to achieving the desired outcomes of thecurricula.Table 1STEM-ID Critical Components Structural – Procedural Component
participant interactions and documented indicators of activity-specific talk andbehaviors, parent and caregiver roles, staff facilitation, and engineering practice talk. Tworesearchers conducted these site visits and led staff reflections, including at least one bilingual(Spanish/English) researcher who collected data with Spanish-speaking families and staff Theresearch team also facilitated ongoing video conference meetings with case study staff membersbefore, during, and after activity implementation to better understand the ways they wereadapting and implementing the activities and to document their evolving ideas about engineeringeducation for young children and families.Engineering ActivitiesThe first of the activities was named Pollitos
peer support also reflects a collaborative learning environmentconducive to the transfer of learning.The high score in achieved learning, complemented by the favorable evaluation of academicposters, demonstrates that students not only grasped the course content but were also able toeffectively apply their knowledge to a complex project. The intent to transfer, as reflected instudents' attitudes and the quality of academic posters, further signifies the course's role inpreparing students to apply their learning in future contexts.Finally, the study affirms the effectiveness of the course in promoting transfer of learning in ashort, intensive format. The positive outcomes across all dimensions of the FET model, alongwith the high-quality
terms for “thank you” and “you’rewelcome”) were used instead of “thank you” and “you’re welcome”. Using African terms exposedstudents to indigenous African languages, which aided in their immersion into the camp’s African-Centered learning environment. The closing exercise, “Community”, was another cultural practiceutilized. In traditional African societies, community leaders and members gathered to discuss importantmatters, with each individual’s perspective being seen as vital to the overall survival and success of thecollective (Etta et al., 2016). During Community, both students and instructors verbally reflected on theday’s events. The aim of this activity was to allow students to express their thoughts and feelings aboutwhat they
The sociotransformative constructivism theoretical framework informed the curriculumchoices. Prior work on designing STEM curriculum for middle grade students has applied thisframework to guide similar choices5. In applying this framework, we sought to ensure that theactivities and assessments emphasized the elements of sociotransformative constructivism:dialogic conversations, authentic activity, metacognition, and reflexivity. To do this, we gatheredinitial information from the participating community educators through the application process(see description below) in order to inform the creation of authentic activities that reflect the skillsof geospatial professionals contextualized to the locations of the camps. We hope to co-createsome
demonstrate increased ideation in the form of student conceptualdesigns, as hypothesized, they do indicate that students made critical connections betweenbiological and engineering design concepts. In nearly all design cases, students were able toarticulate one or more patterns in biology and how their design mimicked those patterns. We alsosaw evidence that students made modest structural changes in design revisions that resembledthose found in biological patterns, including (a) adding IR reflective material to reflect or containheat and (b) adding layers of different functional insulators. While these changes were alsopresent in existing solutions and could have been copied from there, many student teamsexplicitly connected (and credited) the
Catia Biochemistry White Woman Russia Chaaya Chemistry Indian Woman United States Chloe Chemistry White Woman United StatesData CollectionThe data for this study is composed of thirty-two semi-structured interviews. Each participantwas interviewed once per year, typically in or immediately following the spring semester. Theinterviews generally lasted between forty-five minutes and one hour and followed a protocoldevised for the broader UKSA project. The protocol sought to capture a wide variety of thestudents’ perspectives on the prior academic year, including reflections on their assessments,preferred class
16choice study much mathematics?" (Career, Education) (Longitudinal) Follow-up survey: College enrollment and program requiring calculus for past participants (Education)Career, Education Knowledge tests, surveys, reflection essays, exit interviews. Details lacking on survey Post-camp, 63 SARE, 47 From under-resourced High school Crews 2020 questions. Eventual college enrollment in STEM majors was tracked. follow up BRBT backgrounds [47]Interest, Attitudes, "I like math." (Interest);"I like
the motors by selecting sensor values and their corresponding motorpositions in the training mode. Subsequently, the motor determines the position based on thesensor input using a nearest neighbor algorithm in the running mode.MethodsResearch Question: What makes teachers’ confidence in using and teaching ML emergingtechnology tools shift?Background: Several participants in this co-design workshop had taught in themachine-learning workshop in the summer of 2022 with upper elementary school students[22].Based on their feedback and reflections we learned that they were confused about the curriculaand activities design, and they didn’t have enough confidence to teach emerging technologieswithout professional training. They suggested we improve
ethical dilemmas, and students had to dealwith factors such as working to deadlines, resolving disagreements, and continuously refiningsolutions. The author found that the “hands-on” and “real-world” situations that the role-playsituation afforded were particularly pedagogically valuable for engineering education students.In the realm of a computer systems analysis and design course in a New Zealand bachelorprogram, Erturk (2015) explored two class sessions that involved students producing Data FlowDiagrams and Activity Diagrams, where the intention was to demonstrate their analysis of asoftware “case” by constructing, reviewing, critiquing, and reflecting on the diagrams. The role-play dimension required students to explain and “act out” their
qualitative studies and useful for examining the perspective of participants. Weemployed Braun and Clarke's [45] six-phase method for thematic analysis, which encompassedfamiliarizing yourself with data, generating initial codes, searching for themes, reviewing,defining, and naming the themes, and creating the report. Though the method is presented asbeing linear, we took an iterative and reflective process that involved constantly moving backand forth between phases [45], [46] and enriched with deep discussions among the coders todevelop themes. Agreements and disagreements were discussed through deep conversationsamong multiple researchers at different stages [47].The triangulation of data and following the trustworthiness criteria suggested by
superintendents reflected on how students were impacted directly: “Yes, it [COVID] has had a negative impact. Although teachers provided options, resources, links, etc., students really had to take some initiative to fully dive in. Students were not exposed to as many concepts, experiment opportunities, lessons, etc. as they were prior to the pandemic.” “COVID prevented inquiry based hands-on experiences.”Theme #2: Teachers recognized what was missing during the pandemic, namely studentcollaboration, hands-on investigations, and using the school’s STEAM Lab.Several teachers commented on the lack of hands-on collaboration among students due toCOVID-19 social distancing and time constraints. One 2nd grade teacher even shared
focused on STEMinterests while the Group Work Skills Questionnaire Manual Survey is centered on studentcollaboration. The results of Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests indicated positive significant impactson 21st-century learning, Group work, student’s expected class performances (in Math, Science,Engineering, and English) and student’s plan to take advanced courses in the future (in Math,Science, and Engineering). Additionally, daily reflection surveys were administered tounderstand the impact of individual activities students participated in each day. Results wereanalyzed to identify activities that positively improved domains in student interests, whichprovided additional context to the meaning of the results from the pre- and post-survey
6 5 1 0 0 engineering design and STEM Have students participate in hands- 7 5 0 0 0 on activities Engage and empower students in 8 4 0 0 0 enquiry-based learning Students work collaboratively on 7 5 0 0 0 group projects Engage students in open-ended problem solving with student peer 6 6 0 0 0 collaboration. Reflect on my teaching 5 4 3 0 0
. Specific skills developed include computerprogramming in Python, basics of electrical circuits, integrating computer hardware andsoftware, computer networking, and cyber security. Campers were introduced to computingcareers and majors through presentations and guest speakers during the Lunch and Learn time.At the end of the week, teams of campers applied these skills to an Internet of Things-themedCapstone project, which they presented to their peers and parents.Pre- and post-surveys, daily reflections, and structured interviews were collected to establishcontinuous improvements for the program and to further our understanding of how to betterprepare high school students to choose disciplines of study. Triangulation of the multiple sourcessupports
manufacturing. Her research interests are influenced by her experiences in industry and are centered on team dynamics, conflict management, professional skills development, and intercultural awareness. She aims to leverage her industry experiences to bridge academia and industry through her research, teaching practices, and interventions aimed towards student and faculty professional development. As an artist, she is also interested in art, creativity, and expression in engineering. Her research also centers on non-traditional methods, transformation, and critical reflection - aspiring for more equitable and inclusive practices in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
for STEMdisciplines, thereby influencing their academic and professional choices in the future.Furthermore, the findings from Shaw and Barbuti' (2010) highlight the influential role of highschool performance in science and math in shaping students' persistence in STEM majors at thecollege level [4]. Strong performance in these foundational subjects not only indicates a solidgrasp of fundamental STEM concepts, but also reflects students' dedication and commitment topursuing STEM-related fields. This underscores the importance of early academic preparationand support in fostering a conducive environment for students to thrive in STEM disciplinesthroughout their educational journey.Additionally, short-term STEM program interventions, ranging
mechanical systemscan be implemented by STEM educators on a broad scale. This method can inspire a lifelonginterest in STEM for students.IntroductionThe acronym STEM refers to four different technical subject areas: Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics [1]. Individuals working in STEM-related careers have beencredited with creating some of the most important contributions to societal advancement [2].Therefore, there will be a need for a substantial number of STEM professionals in the future.This demand has been reflected in future employment projections. The Bureau of LaborStatistics estimates that the total employment in STEM occupations will grow 10.8% between2022 and 2032. This figure far outpaces the overall employment growth rate of
featuring African Americans into its instructional materials. Deliberately choosingimages for instructional use can significantly impact the overall classroom culture. When studentsencounter lessons that reflect their own identities, they become more invested in the learning process(Aguirre, 2020). Furthermore, FACS instructors designed activities that drew on students' existingknowledge of a subject and connected with their personal experiences to create a meaningful bond withthe material and their peers. As Gay (2018) suggests, educators enhance their effectiveness by integratingtheir own and their students' previous experiences, community contexts, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicidentities into their teaching approaches. The implementation of
(Hammack et al.,2024; Yeter, 2021).Teachers’ enactment of engineering-focused design principlesTeachers do not rely solely on speech during classroom instruction. They also use actions, suchas writing or drawing, and gestures. Here, we will use a definition of gestures widely adoptedwithin the educational and developmental psychology literature: movements of the hands/armsthat sometimes co-occur with speech but could also occur alone, revealing the mentalrepresentations of the speaker (Mcneill, 1992). Gestures not only reflect the thoughts of thespeaker (Hostetter & Alibali, 2008) but also have an impact on the listener’s comprehension ofthe speaker’s message (Hostetter, 2011). In STEM education, instructors’ gestures have beenfound to help
51 percent of students from Westlake High School, located in a more affluent area, endedup attending a major university in Texas, where those not included either did not opt into collegereporting, went out of state, or chose not to attend. In contrast, 24 percent of students fromEastside High School, a designated Title I school in the same region, fit into this metric [1]. Ingeneral, most Title I schools have a significantly lower proportion of students who pursue highereducation for various reasons, including insufficient resources, socioeconomic factors, and a lackof exposure to the college process. Reflecting this, a Post-Secondary Executive Summarypublished by Austin Independent School District found that students who submit at least
practice" [5, p. 11]. For example, popular K-12 engineering activities like designinga tower to hold weight or building a roller coaster to meet criteria are often repeated acrosselementary, middle, and high school grades without clear learning progressions [5]. Whileengaging, such building projects generally promote a tinkering approach to develop a workingprototype [6], [7], [8] that does not reflect the work of expert engineers [9], [10]. To support thedevelopment of more authentic engineering learning outcomes and goals in K-12 settings,previous studies have engaged engineering experts, such as professional engineers [11] andphilosophers of engineering [12]. This study builds on that work by exploring the perspectives ofengineering university
Number [EEC-1849430 & EEC-2120746]. Any opinions, findings andconclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect those of the NSF. The authors acknowledge the support of the entire e4usaproject team.References[1] “The Standards | Next Generation Science Standards.” Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.nextgenscience.org/standards[2] “Employment in STEM occupations : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.” Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/stem-employment.htm[3] “Motivational factors predicting STEM and engineering career intentions for high school students | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore
recruiting students.Workshop SessionsAs mentioned in the introduction, the pedagogical techniques employed in all of the workshopsare active-learning student-centered methods. Session contents are determined by the instructorsbased on what they determine is most effective to introduce their topics and disciplines. Sessionsnormally include lecture presentations followed by activities that teach the concepts throughdemonstration or experiment that the students perform themselves. The session descriptionsbelow are reflections of the 2023 workshop. A particularly important component of the programthat makes this possible is the inclusion of teaching assistants that are current undergraduatestudents. These teaching assistants, close in age to the
(2015) students problem: using duct tape to design journals and reflection prevalent in elementary students. create wallets, tote bags, water writing. bottle holders, and school - 3 themes of fixation: folders. - Analysis of field notes fixated on common features of from classroom observation everyday objects, fixated on pop using the cooperative learning teen culture, and fixated on 1st
Water in the CommunityStatement on Identify-First Language We are intentionally not using person-first language in the manuscript. This is a complex issue,however, autistic individuals have expressed a strong preference for the use of identity-first language18-20.Purpose Specifically, the work in progress presents preliminary reflections on the collaboration with AutismAdvisors and results from focus groups and surveys collected from Community Collaborators as theybegin to engage in the project.Methodology and Analytic ApproachParticipantsAutism Advisors The project engages 5 autistic individuals in the role of Autism Advisor. Several of the AutismAdvisors have support from their family members. With a background in VR
similar to the one discussed in this paper. Acknowledgment of Support & Disclaimer This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2215770. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. References [1] NGSS Lead States. Next generation science standards: For states, by states. Washington, DC: The National Academies
tolook into that and how exactly they're doing all of that, I think that would have been reallyinteresting just personally”, and another student said, “... if there was a way to better explain, likewhat each part does, and more detail, to help show the math behind it, because at the end of theday, it's coding, but it's also a lot of math involved with creating those different models.” Thestudents' demands reflected a desire to increase the intrinsic load in “non-code” modes activelywhile reducing the intrinsic load in “code” modes. The MATLAB activities aimed to reducestudents’ intrinsic load by designing student activities primarily based on hidden code modes,emphasizing interaction rather than mathematical research. Therefore, there was only a
still exists and can be detected by other means. A model shows that gases are made from matter particles that are too small to see and are moving freely around in space can explain many observations, including the inflation and shape of a balloon; the effects of air on larger particles or objects.STEP 2. Identify the relevant performance expectations that you are working toward. 3-LS4-4–Populations live in a variety of habitats, and change in those habitats affects the organisms living there 5-ESS3-1–Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment. 3-5 ETS1-1–Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success
ExplorerSummer Programs in Year Two. The opinions expressed in this paper reflect those of the authorsand do not represent the views or opinions of other individuals within the University of Florida.All work from this program is original.References[1] B. Rogoff, M. Callanan, K. D. Gutiérrez, and F. Erickson, “The Organization of Informal Learning,” Rev. Res. Educ., vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 356–401, Mar. 2016, doi: 10.3102/0091732X16680994.[2] M. Callanan, C. Cervantes, and M. Loomis, “Informal learning,” WIREs Cogn. Sci., vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 646–655, 2011, doi: 10.1002/wcs.143.[3] C. Jackson et al., “Equity-Oriented Conceptual Framework for K-12 STEM literacy,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 8, no. 1, p. 38, Jun. 2021, doi: 10.1186/s40594-021-00294-z.[4