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Effective Practices of Project Lead The Way Partnership Teams

Effective Practices of Project Lead The Way Partnership Teams. Presented by Cody J. Reutzel and Dr. Gary A. Stewardson. Introduction. Project Lead The Way, Partnership Teams Research Questions Research Methodology Question One Results Question Two Results Implications Conclusion.

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Effective Practices of Project Lead The Way Partnership Teams

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  1. Effective Practices of Project Lead The WayPartnership Teams Presented by Cody J. Reutzel and Dr. Gary A. Stewardson

  2. Introduction • Project Lead The Way, Partnership Teams • Research Questions • Research Methodology • Question One Results • Question Two Results • Implications • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Project Lead The Way (PLTW) • Pre-college engineering program • Offers JH, HS courses • PLTW Partnership Teams • Group of school officials and engineering-related community members working to develop, guide, and maintain PLTW engineering programs

  4. Need for Information • Increased interest in K-12 engineering • ITEA, NSF, curriculum developers • Uncertainty among PLTW programs/coordinators • Connections between schools, industry, higher education, etc. must occur

  5. Purpose of Study • The purpose of this study was to identify effective practices in the development and utilization of partnership teams for PLTW programs • Two questions were developed

  6. Research Questions • First Question: What are effective practices of partnership teams in successful* PLTW programs • Second Question: What are effective practices of coordinators of successful* partnership teams *a successful program is identified by state PLTW leaders

  7. Delphi Research Methodology • Often used in technology and education in exploring new issues which lack historical data • Refinement of information by a panel of experts through rounds of input and feedback • Success is defined by consensus

  8. Delphi Methodology Ideals • Panel of Experts • Members selected for knowledge and expertise in a particular area • Selection through recommendation of peers and supervisors • ~15-25 Experts who are decision makers, facilitators, and hold an interest in the success of the objective

  9. Delphi Methodology Ideals • Number of Rounds • 3-4 rounds which include initial ideas or questions, and input and feedback • Measuring Success • Considered successful when consensus is reached

  10. Measuring Consensus • Stability is agreed to be consensus, but the measure of stability is not • IQR, Standard Deviation, 75% Model, etc. • A question of measures of consensus and stability

  11. PLTW Study – 2008 • The ideals outlined by Delphi experts were followed • Contacted: 1st - PLTW 2nd - State Supervisors 3rd - Recommended Experts

  12. PLTW Study – 2008 • Invited Experts to Participate • Those included were eager to be involved • Piloted the questioning instrument

  13. Demographics • Urban, suburban, and rural schools with enrollment from 400-3100 students • NY, UT, ID, SC, KY, IN, OH, MN, OK, AR, ME, were represented • PLTW student enrollment ranged from 50-650 students

  14. PLTW Study – 2008 • First Round responses were received and categorized

  15. PLTW Study – 2008 • Most frequent responses were ranked highest, and least frequent responses were ranked the lowest • Rank ordered lists were sent back to participants

  16. PLTW Study – 2008 • The following three rounds refined the two lists through input and feedback • Ranking Measure • Likert Scale (SA = 5, A = 4, N = 3, D = 2, SD = 1) • Mean Score determined rankings • Measuring Consensus • Standard Deviation for each item • Ranking Change between rounds for each item

  17. Question One Results • Initial Response, Top Rated Items (p. 1) • Arrange/provide guest speakers • Arrange field trips and tours • Evaluate student work and competitions • Meet to plan, develop, and evaluate programs

  18. Question One Results • Final Top Items - 22 total (p. 4) • Provide “real world” industry insight (4.77) • Provide job shadowing opportunities (4.77) • Arrange/provide guest speakers (4.53) • Serve as advocate for the program when dealing with school board, administration, and community (4.47) • Arrange field trips and tours (4.47) • Provide internships and summer training (4.47)

  19. Question Two Results • Initial Response, Top Rated Items (p. 5) • Establish and maintain communication with team members concerning all facets of the program • Provide detailed agenda of short and long term needs/goals to team members ahead of time • Provide welcoming atmosphere with food (finished at 20th)

  20. Question Two Results • Final Top Items - 27 total (p. 8) • Schedule regular meeting dates and time well in advance (4.82) • Strategically invite individuals to become team members who fulfill needs of the program (4.82) • Inform members of program needs (4.71)

  21. Question Two Results • Final Top Items cont. • Establish and maintain communication with team members concerning all facets of the program (4.71) • Provide detailed agenda of short and long term needs/goals to team members ahead of time (4.65) • Limit the number of meetings and keep them on schedule (4.65)

  22. Implications for PLTW Programs • List One provides many of the purposes of a partnership team • Three themes emerged 1. Providing engineering career insight 2. Integrating the PLTW program into the community 3. Providing support for competitions

  23. First Theme • Six items in the top ten of List One related to providingengineering career insight • Provide “real world” industry insight (rk. t-1) • Provide job shadowing opportunities (rk. t-1) • Arrange/provide guest speakers (rk. 3) • Arrange field trips/tours (rk. 5) • Provide internships and summer training (rk. 6) 6. Provide mentorship and career counseling for students (rk. 10)

  24. Second Theme • Eight items on List One related to integrating a PLTW program into the community • Serves as a general advocate when dealing with school board, administration, community (rk. 4) • Assist in recruiting through communication with the community (rk. 7) • Provide opportunities to highlight student successes (rk. 12)

  25. Second Theme cont. • Integrating a PLTW program into the community 4.Provide and assist with acquiring equipment donations (rk. 14) 5. Lobby for and provide funds from state and local sources (rk. 16) 6. Assist in recruiting through involvement in middle schools (rk. 17) 7. Assist in recruiting though open houses and parent information nights (rk. 18) 8. Host an engineering day and invite industry leaders (rk. 21)

  26. Third Theme • Two items on List One related to providing support for competitions • Evaluate and critique student work and competitions (rk. 11) • Provide support and mentors for FIRST robotics (rk. 15)

  27. Implications for Partnership Team Coordinators • Themes were less apparent in List Two • Planning of meetings (rk. 1, 6, 13) • The number of highly rated items was apparent • The top 22 items were rated 4 (agree) or higher – list two should be considered in its entirety

  28. Implications for Partnership Team Coordinators The very important items for coordinators: • Schedule regular meeting dates and time well in advance • Strategically invite members who fulfill needs of the program • Inform members of program needs

  29. Conclusion • The information on both lists is valuable in developing and utilizing PLTW partnership teams • Non-PLTW programs may find considerable benefits from partnership teams

  30. Contact • Thank you for your time • For more information about the study, please write e-mail, or speak to myself or Dr. Stewardson • Any questions, e-mail to: • creutzel@lincoln.k12.mt.us • gary.stewarson@usu.edu

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