Participants will watch the Assessing Youth Using Sticky Notes video-based learning module and identify ways to use a stick note chart during STEM act
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Meeting sessions are brief, 15-30 minutes, professional development experiences intended to introduce or reinforce STEM skills for staff. They can be part of a regularly scheduled staff meting or conducted virtually. Meeting sessions focus on a single skill and are designed to be part of ongoing professional development experiences and combined with training and coaching sessions to create a blended learning experience that makes a meaningful impact on staff.
Assessing Youth using Graphic Organizers
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Skill: Making Authentic Assessments
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Prepping for Learning
Situation: Training (large group)
Learning module:
Participants will experience a poorly facilitated STEM activity and develop a list of considerations to make when planning for STEM learning.
Discussing Testing in the Design Process
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will do a chalk talk around engineering design and testing in order to incorporate thoughtful testing and local resources.
Managing Conflict in STEM
Situation: Training (large group)
Learning module:
Participants will view the Managing Conflict Video-Based Learning Module and develop conflict resolution strategies for different scenarios.
Using a Focus Question
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will develop a focus question in order to make learning objectives more apparent.
Using Questions to Construct Explanations
Situation: Coaching (one-on-one)
Skill: Modeling Science Practices
Learning module:
The participants will be able to ask questions that allow youth to construct their own explanations.
Using Models
Situation: Training (large group)
Skill: Modeling Science Practices
Learning module:
Participants will demonstrate the importance of models when trying to answer questions and draw conclusions.
Technology for Assessment
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Skill: Making Authentic Assessments
Learning module:
Participants will evaluate technology that can be used for assessment purposes within lessons.
Strategies for Making All Youth Feel Included
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will view the DIVEE Video-Based Learning Module and identify strategies for facilitating inclusive learning experiences.
Stories of Failure
Situation: Meeting (small group)
Learning module:
Participants will identify their role and attitude towards failure and discuss strategies for creating an environment where failure feels okay.
Learning From Our Own Failures
Situation: Coaching (one-on-one)
Learning module:
The participant will identify their role and attitude towards failure and strategies to implement in their practice.
Implementing Inclusive Practices
Situation: Coaching (one-on-one)
Learning module:
Participants will identify and analyze their own strengths and challenges in facilitating inclusive learning experiences.