STEM Primer
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Transcript of STEM Primer
An Introduction to STEM Education Reform, Trend & Issues
An Introduction to STEM Education Reform, Trend & Issues
STEM Primer
STEM Primer
Chris Anderson
@njistem
Chris Anderson
@njistem
iSTEM Educational Consultant // Professor // Grant Writer
School of EngineeringBiomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science
Center TSA State OfficeEngineering by Design (EbD) GrantCTEP Socially Responsible EngineeringK-12 PartnershipsiSTEM Consulting & SpeakersProfessional Development
+ New iSTEM Master’s (2014)+ Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (2014)
Department of Technological StudiesTechnology & Engineering Ed (K-12)Elementary iSTEM (Dual Cert w Specialization)Technology & Engineering Ed MAT
WORKSHOP GOALS
• Foster a Common Language for
iSTEM
• Relay Current Trends and Issues
• Explain Design-Based Pedagogy
• Q&A
STEM STEM
1998$2 Billion
“Let’s simplify the conversationabout federal funding streams
How about“METS”How about“METS”
OK, let’s try“SMET”
OK, let’s try“SMET”
STEM STEM 2003
“Open the Floodgates”
2003
“Open the Floodgates”
WHY STEM
Military Economy
Education Policy & Funding
Political message of nationalism & capitalism
WHY STEM
STEM Reforms could be transformative
Education transforms socio-economic boundaries
If the world gets better, we all get better
Humanitarian and Global Citizenry Views
GLOBAL INEQUALITYMIT
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CIENCESS
DEFINITION:The study of the natural
worldEARTHLIFEPHYSICAL
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BLOOMS TAXONOMY
•Brainstorm
• Invent• Innovate• Imagine•Design•Prototype
•Model•Redesign
SSREFOR
M• Physics First• Algebra-Based
Physics• National Standards
PARTNER STATES
NGSS
• Engineering as 4th Core Discipline
• Earth, Life, Physical, Engineering
• PEDAGOGICAL SHIFT!
ATHMM
DEFINITIONS:The study of numbers,
patterns and their relationships
Math
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Math
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Language used to quantify andqualify everything
REFORMS:
TRENDS:Singapore
MathSEMANTIC
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ECHNOLOGYTT
DEFINITIONS:The study of the human-made
worldProducts or systems crafted or built to solve a problem, extend capabilities, or satisfy needs/wants
Educational - TechnologyTechnology - Education
SEMANTICS:T
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ED-TECH TRENDS:Flipped
Classrooms
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Promotion, Content, Branding, Sourcing
TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY:
The knowledge skills and abilities that every human being needs to know in orderto think and act responsibly in an increasingly complex and global environment.
STANDARDS FOR TECH LIT• International
Technology & Engineering Educator Association (ITEEA.org)
• T&E Standards, K-12 (2000)
• Funded by NASA, NSF
• At the NGSS Planning Table
NGINEERINGNGINEERINGEE
DEFINITIONS:
“E” - Engineering as a vocation or career
“e” - Engineering-Design Pedagogy curriculum // instruction // assessmentE
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* Make solar energy economical
* Provide energy from fusion
* Develop carbon sequestration methods
* Manage the nitrogen cycle
* Provide access to clean water
* Restore and improve urban infrastructure
* Advance health informatics
* Reverse-engineer the brain
* Prevent nuclear terror
* Secure cyberspace
* Enhance virtual reality
* Advance personalized learning
* Engineer the tools of scientific discovery
* Engineer better medicines
Published by the National Academy of Engineering, 2009
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TRENDSNAEP TEL 2014
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“e” - Engineering Design Process Two similar models, same gist!
Step 1: Identify the Problem
Step 2: Frame the Design Brief
Step 3: Research & Brainstorming
Step 4: Generate Alternate Solutions
Step 5: Chosen Solution & Rationale
Step 6: Developmental Work
Step 7: Production (product, system, device, event)
Step 8: Testing & Evaluation
Step 9: Redesign & Reflect
Step 10: Communicate (document, present)
EDP
iSTEM iSTEM Virginia Tech Coins the Term:
“Integrative STEM”
Virginia Tech Coins the Term: “Integrative STEM”"the application of technological/engineering design
based pedagogical approaches to intentionally teach content and practices of science and mathematics
education concurrently with content and practices of technology/engineering education. Integrative STEM
education is equally applicable at the natural intersections of learning within the continuum of content areas, educational environments, and
academic levels" (Wells & Ernst, 2012)
CURRICULA EX.
CO-CURRICULAR EX.
Construction
Transportation
Communication/ Information
Power & Energy
Biotechnologies
(Medical & Agricultural)
Manufacturing
TRENDSRapid Prototyping
(CAD/CAM)
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MAKERSPACES / FABLABS