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STEM Academic Enrichment and Professional Development Programs for K-12 Urban Students and Teachers

STEM Academic Enrichment and Professional Development Programs for K-12 Urban Students and Teachers
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Author(s): Cecelia Wright Brown (University of Baltimore, USA)and Kevin A. Peters (Morgan State University, USA)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 38
Source title: Cases on Interdisciplinary Research Trends in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Studies on Urban Classrooms
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Reneta D. Lansiquot (New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2214-2.ch002

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Abstract

This chapter highlights exemplary STEM programs in an urban school district that can be replicated in K-12 schools. The programs were developed from partnerships established between Urban Higher Education Institutions (UHEIs) and K-12 students and teachers in an urban school district. The key criteria for the assessment of these programs, both quantitative and qualitative, were based on guidelines cited from the Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST) Commission, the National Science Education Standards, and the National Science Resources Center: (a) challenging content/curriculum; (b) inquiry-based learning; (c) clearly defined outcomes and assessments; and (d) sustained commitment and support. The development of “real-world applications” promoted critical thinking skills and were linked to STEM state and national standards. Teachers were offered STEM professional development that enhanced their content knowledge and pedagogy. Each program case was independent of each other; therefore, they were not compared or contrasted.

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