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Teaching STEM effectively can be a real challenge for teachers. However, with proper instructional support, professional development and administrative support, teachers can really excel at giving students strong learning opportunities that connect to STEM. Quality professional development is crucial during the early stages of STEM. At Helfrich Park, we have been very fortunate that a fair number of our staff have been STEM certified and continue to attend workshops and camps that challenge their thinking to raise the instruction of our curriculum.
Five years ago, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation encouraged and offered opportunities for Kagan training. This training was very valuable for our staff and has given our teachers the tool box to encourage and plan activities that are STEM focused. This added piece has allowed our curriculum to be very focused and encouraged kids to work collaboratively together to create meaningful work. This continues to push the students and challenge their thinking.
Technology is another major STEM component at Helfrich Park. Every student has their own electronic device which is used daily to push our students with a variety of quality tasks that are 21st Century driven. The one to one devices helps prepare them for the work force.
3.1 STEM Instructional Approach Training
3.1 STEM Instructional Approach Training
1). Helfrich Park teachers have received a variety of training options over the last few years.
3.1.pdf3.1 STEM Instructional Approach Training+ (1).docx3.2 STEM Instructional Approach Implementation
3.2 STEM Instructional Approach Implementation
1). Samples of curriculum maps
2). List of teacher’s implementation frequency
3.2.pdf3.3 Student Instructional Work Groups
3.3 Student Instructional Work Groups
1). Teachers have ample time to develop STEM lessons that gives students time to work collaboratively
2). Defined roles and responsibilities for Helfrich Park students
3). List of students implementing STEM approach and frequency of STEM work
3.3.pdf3.3 Student Instructional Work Groups + (1).docx3.4 Technology in Instruction
3.4 Technology in Instruction
1). Examples of Technology Used at Helfrich Park STEM Academy
2). Sample of student products
3). Data to support percentage of usage at Helfrich Park
3.4.pdf3.5 STEM Integration
3.5 STEM Integration
Included is a variety of lesson plans with power points, student activity sheets, pictures of students participating and curriculum maps
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