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Oregon’s Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Education Initiative

Oregon’s Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Education Initiative. Oregon State Board of Education January 19, 2012. Based on Research & Current Thinking. STEM education should … Integrate STEM disciplines Include authentic experiences Apply technologies

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Oregon’s Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Education Initiative

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  1. Oregon’s Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Education Initiative Oregon State Board of Education January 19, 2012

  2. Based on Research & Current Thinking STEM education should … • Integrate STEM disciplines • Include authentic experiences • Apply technologies • Offer multiple pathways for learning • Provide depth through critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation

  3. STEM Education Definition “An approach to teaching and lifelong learning that emphasizes the natural interconnectedness of the four separate STEM disciplines.  The connections are made explicit through collaboration between educators resulting in real and appropriate context built into instruction, curriculum, and assessment.  The common element of problem solving is emphasized across all STEM disciplines allowing students to discover, explore, and apply critical thinking skills as they learn. “

  4. Interconnected STEM S S T E E T M M

  5. Timeline - Development

  6. Function of the Oregon STEM Education Initiative • Defines STEM education • Establishes goals for college, career, and citizenship preparation • Identifies critical components • Clarifies connections to other initiatives • Proposes student outcomes and measures of success • Describes a mechanism for networking

  7. Student Goals • Improving student performance in STEM related content; • Increasing interest in and improved preparation for STEM careers; and • Becoming proficient in STEM concepts necessary to make personal and societal decisions.

  8. Components • Effective Learning Environments • Effective Instruction • Coherent Standards, Content, and Policies • Effective Leadership • Community Engagement • Evaluation and Research

  9. Students Effective Learning Environments Teachers Effective Instruction Content Coherent Standards, Content and Policies Driver Components Evaluation and Research -- Effective Leadership -- Community Engagement Links to Instructional Core Improved Student Learning

  10. Common Outcomes Purpose • Identification of common measures • Evaluation of state-wide impact • Address all components and student goals Next Step • Statewide input starting February

  11. Regional Networking Schools Schools ESD ESD STEM Center STEM Center Business Business Post-secondary Post-secondary Others Others

  12. Looking to the Future…Possible STEM Partnerships

  13. Timeline – Implementation

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