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STEM Education in Maryland

STEM Education in Maryland. Background. STEM Standards of Practice Development. Maryland State Department of Education Stem Design Team Research of: Common Core (CCSC) for Mathematical Practice Skills and Processes of Maryland State Science Standards ITEEA Engineering Standards

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STEM Education in Maryland

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  1. STEM Education in Maryland

  2. Background

  3. STEM Standards of Practice Development • Maryland State Department of Education Stem Design Team • Research of: • Common Core (CCSC) for Mathematical Practice • Skills and Processes of Maryland State Science Standards • ITEEA Engineering Standards • CCC Literacy Standards for Science and Technical Subjects • NGSS Science Frameworks • STEM education initiatives, and standards/practices in other states • Pedagogy

  4. What is STEM Education?

  5. STEM Standards of Practice • Learn and Apply Rigorous Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Content • Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Content • Interpret and Communicate STEM Information • Engage in Inquiry • Engage in Logical Reasoning • Collaborate as a STEM Team • Apply Technology Appropriately

  6. STEM Education in Maryland Collaborated with stakeholders across the state of Maryland to develop the • STEM Education Definition • STEM Standards of Practice • STEM Standards of Practice Frameworks and Instructional Guides (Grades K, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12) http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/stem/index.html

  7. STEM Education Develops Skills That Allow for a Deeper Understanding of Content Content Mastery

  8. STEM Education Includes: • an integrated approach to teaching and learning • real world problems, challenges, issues, and/or complex questions • the rigorof Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics content, practices, and skills • an application of STEM content, practices, and skills to any content area • collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, and creativity • problem-based, inquiry-based, and project-based pedagogy

  9. What would a novice teacher need to know about STEM? • STEM is an instructional approach • It can be embedded in any content area • Not an add on • Preparation of STEM proficient students must begin early!

  10. STEM Education Pipeline Development of STEM proficient students with an increase in the rigor of content and skills as students progress academically. Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12

  11. Next Steps Building Capacity

  12. STEM Units • Promote the acquisition of core content knowledge. • Encourage the ability to apply learning within and across disciplines. • Incorporate the knowledge and skills identified in the STEM Standards of Practice. • Emphasize the use of Web 2.0 tools.

  13. STEM Centric Units • STEM units will not disrupt, displace, or add on to curricular pacing. • STEM units complement the continuum of content instruction that would occur during the day. • Two approaches to unit development: • Content – Based Infusion • Projects/Themes that Span Multiple Disciplines

  14. Content-Based Infusion • Content specific teachers incorporate the STEM Standards of Practice and Frameworks in their classroom. • Content teachers develop STEM centric lessons.

  15. Projects/Themes that Span Multiple Disciplines Teachers from multiple disciplines come together to plan and implement STEM centric lessons.

  16. Project/Theme that Span Multiple Disciplines

  17. For More Information…. MDK12.org

  18. STEM Proficient Students Logical Thinkers Investigators and Problem Solvers Effective Communicators Technologically, Scientifically, and Mathematically Literate

  19. EEA 2012 Follow Up Webinars Fall Webinar- Implementing STEM Education in the Elementary, Middle, and High School Classroom Spring Webinar- Using Professional Learning Communities for the Implementation of STEM Education

  20. Educator Effectiveness Academy 2013 Proposed Objective: • Build internal capacity for implementation of STEM Education by developing an understanding of how Maryland State STEM Standards of Practice can be incorporated across all disciplines and how they are aligned with college and career ready standards

  21. Educator Effectiveness Academy 2013 Proposed Objective: • Develop an understanding of the structure, content, and resources available in the Race-to-the-Top online portal that support implementation of ELA, Mathematics, STEM, and Disciplinary Literacy

  22. Educator Effectiveness Academy 2013 Proposed Objective: • Create a school transition plan to guide school staff to fully implement the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum, STEM Education, and the Educator Evaluation System

  23. Donna ClemCoordinator of STEM InitiativesMaryland State Department of Education200 West Baltimore StreetBaltimore, MD 21201Phone: 410 767 0441dclem@msde.state.md.us

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