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At New Market, we are deeply committed to fostering a robust STEM education for our students. Recognizing the pivotal role STEM plays in the 21st century, our approach to STEM instruction is highly integrated, ensuring that students not only learn the core concepts but also understand their real-world applications.
Central to our STEM instruction is the integration of the Amplify CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) program. This allows us to seamlessly tie in background knowledge and science facts from CKLA into our STEM units. By doing so, we ensure that students receive a holistic education where literacy and STEM concepts complement and reinforce each other. This integration fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of both disciplines, preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Complementing our classroom instruction is our state-of-the-art STEM lab, where we utilize the CREATE2THINK curriculum. Tailored for each grade level, CREATE2THINK is a comprehensive and integrated STEM curriculum that offers hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. This curriculum ensures that students engage in practical applications of their knowledge, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world challenges.
Together, our classroom instruction and STEM lab experiences provide a dual approach to STEM education. By intertwining the Amplify CKLA program and STEM projects with the Create2Think curriculum, we offer our New Market students a valuable and all-encompassing STEM focus. This comprehensive approach ensures that our students are not only well-versed in STEM concepts but are also equipped with the skills and mindset to apply their knowledge innovatively and effectively in the real world.
3.1 STEM Instructional Approach Training
3.1 STEM Instructional Approach Training
The New Market STEM instructional approach aims to provide comprehensive STEM training to educators through a dual-format of live workshops and online courses, ensuring 100% participation from teachers. This program is further bolstered by strong principal support, aligning school leadership with STEM educational goals. Educators are empowered with hands-on strategies for critical thinking and problem-solving, ensuring their students meet the high standards set by the Indiana Department of Education's STEM Certification Rubric.
3.2 STEM Instructional Approach Implementation
3.2 STEM Instructional Approach Implementation
New Market Elementary School has successfully integrated the Create2Think STEM package to enrich its curriculum, focusing on real-world challenges that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity among students. Through this initiative, the school is dedicated to equipping a new generation with vital 21st-century skills and a problem-solving mindset.
3.3 Student Instructional Work Groups
3.3 Student Instructional Work Groups
At New Market Elementary, all teachers employ collaborative work groups to foster a student-centered learning environment, where each student plays a crucial role tailored to their individual strengths and interests. This approach is exemplified in activities like designing a card castle, where students autonomously assign roles based on expertise, aiming not only to complete the task but also to cultivate teamwork skills, open communication, and mutual respect.
3.4 Technology in Instruction
3.4 Technology in Instruction
New Market Elementary School has invested heavily in creating an environment rich in technology to support its STEM-centric curriculum. Classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art tools, including interactive smartboards and individual tablets, to facilitate hands-on learning and digital literacy. This technological infrastructure enables teachers to implement innovative teaching methods, thereby preparing students for a rapidly evolving digital world.
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