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Recruiting and Retention of Math & Science Teachers CSU San Bernardino

Recruiting and Retention of Math & Science Teachers CSU San Bernardino. Pat Arlin , Dean, College of Education David Polcyn , Chair, Biology Herb Brunkhorst , Chair, Science, Math, & Tech Ed. CSUSB Team. Ms. Arlena Allende (Recruiter) Dean Patricia Arlin (COE)

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Recruiting and Retention of Math & Science Teachers CSU San Bernardino

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  1. Recruiting and Retention of Math & Science Teachers CSU San Bernardino Pat Arlin, Dean, College of Education David Polcyn, Chair, Biology Herb Brunkhorst, Chair, Science, Math, & Tech Ed

  2. CSUSB Team Ms. Arlena Allende (Recruiter) Dean Patricia Arlin (COE) Dr. Herb Brunkhorst (SMTE) Dr. Davida Fischman (Math) Dr. David Polcyn (Biology)

  3. CSUSB INITIATIVES Education and Natural Science open lines of communication and collaboration to increase mathematics and science majors seeking teaching credentials Built efforts on solid working partnerships with the San Bernardino and Riverside County Offices of Education as well specific school districts Partnered with Tulare County in the California Teacher Recruitment Program (CTRP)

  4. Developed a recruitment plan between the County and the COE. Preliminary discussions held on how to attract existing math and science majors to consider teaching as a possible career. Advertised available financial aid: APLE, Noyes NSF program in mathematics, CPEC funds, and MSTI/TRP grants. Integrated Recruiter into Advisory Team Developed workshops and information sessions Began planning for integrated programs

  5. Sought CPEC funding for Algebra and ELL initiatives Created an integrated technology demonstration lab in the new COE building Developed a community advisory board to assist in identify the “best uses” of the new lab including STEM activities, professional development courses and special demonstrations for middle and high school students

  6. Recruitment Activities Worked with Community Colleges, SBCSS schools and districts holding information meetings targeting math and science students. Held Intern/Teacher Fairs only for math, science, and special education interns and credentialed teachers – benefit to both . . . Worked with www.edjoin.org Brought a variety of resources to meetings. Special workshops/presentations at CSUSB Used materials from TEACH California Created database for ongoing contacts.

  7. Proposed Demonstration Lab Activities: Middle School Teachers STEM professional Development Workshops in partnership with Community Colleges. Gear Up special high school science teachers professional development with Perris and Nu Vue School Districts. Partnership with SDSU and Connect Ed on multiple pathways

  8. Lab Demonstrations based on Project Lead the Way for students, teachers, and community college instructors. Proposed summer science “camps” for Middle School students. Lab central to development of integrated credential and M.A. in Science Teaching.

  9. CSUSB Credential Program Applications(SS – Math/Science)

  10. CSUSB Enrollment Math & Science Majors

  11. CSUSB Conferred DegreesMath & Science Majors

  12. CSUSB Math & Science CredentialsRecommended

  13. B.A. Biology – Integrated Teaching Credential Option Dr. David Polcyn Department of Biology California State University San Bernardino

  14. B.A. Biology – Integrated Teaching Credential Option • Goals • Early exposure of science students to teaching • Maintain quality and rigor of science content • Address State Standards in science content courses • Integrate Education courses into undergraduate curriculum • Ultimate goal: produce more and better science teachers

  15. B.A. Biology – Integrated Teaching Credential Option • Lower Division Science Content Courses: • Biology of the Cell * • Biology of Organisms * • Biology of Populations * • General Chemistry I and II * • Organic Chemistry I, II and III • General Physics I, II and III * * laboratory-based course

  16. B.A. Biology – Integrated Teaching Credential Option • Upper Division Science Content Courses • Astronomy * • Cell Physiology * • Evolution • Molecular Biology * • Genetics * • Ecology * • Botany * • Vertebrate Anatomy * • Directed Study in Science Education * laboratory-based course

  17. B.A. Biology – Integrated Teaching Credential Option • Total Science Units = 99 quarter units • Education Courses = 48 quarter units • General Education = 80 quarter units • B.A. Degree = 207 quarter units

  18. B.A. Biology – Integrated Teaching Credential Option • Advantages: • Early exposure to teaching • Integration of science and education • Undergraduate cohort • Obstacles: • 207 units (180 required for graduation) • No flexibility to take other electives • “Pre-med” peer pressure • Retention (Fresh Senior) • Lack of encouragement and guidance pre-college • Teachers • Counselors

  19. B.A. Biology – Integrated Teaching Credential Option • Need to recruit best and brightest students into teaching • Would like to foster “home grown teachers” with local schools • Need to provide financial support beyond tuition • Free up time to complete rigorous studies without working outside jobs • Support summer school courses • Develop living-learning communities

  20. Recruiting and Retention of Mathematics Teachers Noyce Math and Science Scholars CSET Content Institutes Supporting Teachers to Increase Retention (STIR) Development of BA (Integrated) Teaching Track in Mathematics Introduction to Algebra Next Steps

  21. Noyce Goals • Recruit, support, and retain 20 highly qualified (secondary) mathematics and science teachers for San Bernardino City USD • Recruited as undergrads at CSUSB • Credential earned while in Noyce program • Credential and BTSA program fast-track since some topics covered in Noyce seminars • Collaboration?

  22. Noyce Highlights • Provide intensive mentoring experiences to the Noyce Scholars: pair each scholar with a mentor teacher, scholar spends ~4 hours/week in classroom • Progression of activities from observation to teaching over period of program • Provide monthly professional development seminars to the Noyce Scholars and Mentor Teachers – hosted by SBCUSD

  23. Noyce Highlights (cont’d) • Development of site-based teacher leaders • Strong partnershipbetween CSU San Bernardino, San Bernardino City USD, and San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools • All seminars and program components co-designed and co-implemented between partners • Seminars hosted by San Bernardino City USD

  24. CSET Content Institutes • 40-hour institutes, one for each of the first two subtests • With addition of one class, provides Foundational Level credential (assuming existing multiple subject credential) • Instructed by teams: one each from CSUSB and K-12 specialists • Meant for participants who have learned the material in the past and need review • Main participants: • Multiple subject middle school teachers who wish to earn a single-subject credential, • Career changers

  25. BA Integrated Teaching Track • Earn BA in Math (Teaching Track) and Single Subject Credential in 4 years + 1 quarter • Students begin Education courses while sophomores • In sophomore year begin observations in local districts

  26. Introduction to Algebra • Eighth-grade curriculum for struggling students • Coherent, cohesive, design • Very visual, hands-on, multiple representation • Appropriate also for special needs and EL students • Skills follow from conceptual understanding • Professional development provided by local providers • See www.introtoalg.org

  27. For further information: Davida Fischmanfischman@csusb.edu

  28. MST Initiative Grant Winter 2009 Presentation

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