Core Values

The four pillars and the 3P Learning Model established by the MiSTEM Advisory Council directly influence my work with STEM support. The goal is to help educators develop a system or experiences that will better equip students to find success in STEM education and career fields.

4 Pillars

Develop A STEM Culture

by building awareness for STEM and promoting the opportunities to incorporate it into classroom content

Empower All Educators

to provide STEM resources, professional development, and connections for STEM and non-STEM educators

Support High-Quality STEM Experiences

to provide realistic, authentic, and/or timely experiences for educators

Connect Industry with Education

to support and connect educators with industry partners, so that they can assist in creating a future-ready workforce

3P Learning Michigan Method

PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING

"In problem-based learning children learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem found in observable phenomenon. The end-goal is to solve a problem, whether real or simulated by the teacher. Rather than focusing on a defined solution, problem-based learning encourages exploration and experimentation, as well as for the development of knowledge acquisition, enhanced group collaboration, and communication. (MiSTEM 2018)"

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

"Revolves around creating something tangible, such as a product, performance, or event. As the name suggests, children learn in the context of sustained, real-world projects, which typically includes interdisciplinary activities such as research, scientific exploration, writing, and multimedia production. The S3 Outlier study highlight the positive influence of problem- and project-based learning on children’s dispositions towards science and STEM careers (MiSTEM 2018). "

PLACE-BASED LEARNING

"Place-based learning is aimed at solving community problems. Place-based approaches seek learning opportunities derived from the cultural, economic, environmental, and geographical aspects of a specific community. Students employ anthropological and field-based methods to address community problems, immersing themselves in the reality of what it means to address issues specific to a location. Research indicates that place-based learning supports scientific engagement (Zimmerman et al., 2016), sustainability (Kates et al.,2001), and inclusive educational practices (DavisonHunt & O’Flaherty, 2007)."

No one-size-fits all model works for every education system

It is important to understand the needs, context, and capacity of local education agencies in order to better support their CS needs.

Provide opportunities to engage with CS resources, concepts, and experts

CS is a growing presence in education, so educators will benefit from gaining a number of supports in order to keep up with the growing demand for CS education.

Support and inform educators, leaders, and community members about core practices and concepts

CS is often siloed into the idea that it is just coding. It is important to allow educators to discover the different core practices and concepts in order for them to see how important it is to use in their everyday teaching.