Scientists for Tomorrow - A Self-Sustained Initiative to Promote STEM in Out-of-School Time Frameworks in Under-served Community-Based Organizations: Evaluation and Lessons Learned

Caplan, Marcelo

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“…This will make it possible to improve constantly the qualifications of teachers, which will ultimately have a positive effect on the entire educational sphere. Objectives, problems, and topics of training are set mainly by the cityindustry, community, local government (Caplan, 2017;Kvachev & Yudina, 2017;Park & Nuntrakune, 2013).…”

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The Model of STEM Education as an Innovative Technology in the System of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation

Mikhaylovsky

Karavanova

Medved

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed

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To study STEM and STEAM education as an innovative technology, the authors of the paper conducted a comprehensive theoretical and methodological study on the stated problem. A comprehensive theoretical and methodological study was directed towards the solution to the problem of developing a new model for the STEM and STEAM education system to make correct management decisions in the framework of the country's socio-economic development based on objective data. The object of the study was STEM and STEAM education as an innovative technology. The subject of this study is the mechanisms of STEM and STEAM-education in the system of higher professional education of the Russian Federation. The methodological foundation of the study was the general scientific ideas for holistic, systemic, and integrative approaches to the study, which gave an opportunity to assess a set of interrelated and interacting elements that form a certain integrity. The use of these approaches provided a comprehensive analysis and formulation of the research problem and determined the strategy for its study. Both theoretical and empirical methods of studying the indicated problem were used in the comprehensive theoretical and methodological study presented in the paper. The leading methods of scientific knowledge were the following: the method of comparison; phenomenological data analysis; discourse analysis of the text; theoretical analysis; empirical description (expert assessment method and in-depth interviews). The result of the study is the STEM education model developed by the authors as an innovative technology in the system of higher professional education of the Russian Federation. The materials of the paper will be useful for specialists in the field of higher professional education, teachers of natural sciences and humanities, the teaching method of which is based on the STEM approach.

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The Model of STEM Education as an Innovative Technology in the System of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation

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Karavanova

Medved

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“…Many OST activities and programs use a set of instruments such as pre-and post-assessments, as well as, attitudes towards STEAM, to gauge the point of view of the participants involved in the program [10], [11]. These kinds of assessments provide limited information on the learning that took place on the OST programs.…”

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The STEAM Conference: An Event to Promote Youth to Explore STEAM-related Fields and Potential Careers

Caplan¹,

Oropeza²

2019 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I am involved in the outreach programs and activities of the department. I am the coordinator of three outreach programs 1) the NSF-ISE project "Scientists for Tomorrow" which goal is to promote Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning in community centers in the Chicago area, 2) the Junior Research Scientists program funded by After School Matters of the city of Chicago, to promote STEM for high school students and 3) a collaboration with the Center for College Access and Success-Northeastern University to promote STEM learning in their Upward Bound Math & Science program, also oriented for high school students. More information regarding the mentioned programs can be find at www.scientistsfortomorrow.org Ms. Evelyn Oropeza, Columbia College, Chicago Evelyn Oropeza serves as the Coordinator of Community Engagement programs at Columbia College Chicago. With more than 10 years of educational leadership experience, her workshop features insights and expertise in instructional strategies and implementation of Science,Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programs. Evelyn has worked in developing curriculum, training, and providing professional development to diverse audiences in the education and out-of school time sectors. Through her work managing the Scientists for Tomorrow programs at Columbia College Chicago, and across partners, she has proven experience implementing programs for schools and community centers in Chicago and nationwide. Evelyn remains an active advocate for STEM education, and college & career readiness.

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“…Then finding qualified STEM/STEAM instructors that will be willing to participate in CBOs' academic activities is also a challenging task. The lack of qualified instructors is one of the primary reasons why many CBOs have few academic enrichment programs [17].…”

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“…While the success of the professional development can be assessed by the success of the participants in the OST academic enrichment programs [17], Scientists for Tomorrow designed an evaluation strategy for the Professional Development series. This evaluation is composed of three different instruments: 1) a general assessment of the PD session, 2) a Pre and Post STEM attitude survey, and 3) a Pre and Post content knowledge test.…”

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Scientists for Tomorrow - A Self-Sustained Initiative to Promote STEM in Out-of-School Time Frameworks in Under-served Community-Based Organizations: Evaluation and Lessons Learned

Cited by 5 publications

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The Model of STEM Education as an Innovative Technology in the System of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation

The Model of STEM Education as an Innovative Technology in the System of Higher Professional Education of the Russian Federation

The STEAM Conference: An Event to Promote Youth to Explore STEAM-related Fields and Potential Careers

WIP: Building Capacity to Promote STEAM in Communities - The Impact of Professional Development for Teachers, Instructors, and Staff Members

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