Instructional Classroom Support
Making small adjustments or introducing a new strategy can positively impact teaching and learning in the classroom.
Education specialists guide school leaders in analyzing their existing state of STEM instruction and identifying their desired state or objectives. Customized learning experiences are developed to move toward the organization's desired state or objectives. Classroom support can vary in length depending on your needs and are typically designed to integrate multiple areas from the list below:
Content Support
Teachers and/or curriculum leaders at a school are given resources, processes and support to improve instruction in the classroom. Specific areas may include:
Transdisciplinary STEM Curriculum Support
At the heart of STEM teaching and learning is the ability to make connections across disciplines and make real-world connections. Participants are supported as they work across disciplines to create connections and plan units and/or STEM lessons. For those interested in a more intense experience, we can deliver a year-long 10-day program on this topic.
Disciplinary Literacy (DL)
An advanced form of literacy requiring readers to have specific background knowledge about how to read purposefully, engage in productive dialogue, and write in meaningful ways. Participants are supported as they build awareness of and implement DL strategies across grade levels and disciplines to enhance understanding of content.
Computer Science, Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking Support
Computational thinking is a core element of computer science that involves solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior. Participants learn how to combine computational thinking with disciplinary literacy strategies across content areas.
Maker Space/Tinker Space/Breaker Space Support
Participants examine the inner-workings, planning and/or implementation of a place where young people have an opportunity to explore their own interests, learn to use tools and materials (both physical and virtual), in hands-on, creative, user friendly, “anytime, anyplace” learning.
Project-based (PBL) and Problem-based (PrBL) Learning
Experience how real-world problems can be used across content areas to foster collaboration, and promote in-depth problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Participants are provided with the resources, strategies and support to plan and implement STEM-based project- and problem-based learning in their classrooms.
Integrating Technology in Curriculum
Having access to technology and knowing how to best use technology in meaningful teaching and learning can be challenging. Participants learn how to seamlessly integrate available technology and tools to deepen the understanding of content and enhance instruction.
Lab Design, Implementation and Support
Resources for labs can be limited, but there is much that can be done with minimal resources. Participants learn how to gain efficiencies in materials and space with their current resources, learn how to leverage STEM labs to integrate academic standards as well as assist classroom teachers with innovative teaching and learning.
The possibilities are endless. We'll help you combine the right areas to meet your needs.
Contact your Regional Office for more information or to set up an appointment to discuss.
Education specialists guide school leaders in analyzing their existing state of STEM instruction and identifying their desired state or objectives. Customized learning experiences are developed to move toward the organization's desired state or objectives. Classroom support can vary in length depending on your needs and are typically designed to integrate multiple areas from the list below:
Content Support
Teachers and/or curriculum leaders at a school are given resources, processes and support to improve instruction in the classroom. Specific areas may include:
- Math and/or Science Content Standards Support
- Pedagogical Support
- Science Kit Training (i.e. FOSS, STC)
- Engineering is Elementary Training (grades K-5)
- Designing STEM Lessons
Transdisciplinary STEM Curriculum Support
At the heart of STEM teaching and learning is the ability to make connections across disciplines and make real-world connections. Participants are supported as they work across disciplines to create connections and plan units and/or STEM lessons. For those interested in a more intense experience, we can deliver a year-long 10-day program on this topic.
Disciplinary Literacy (DL)
An advanced form of literacy requiring readers to have specific background knowledge about how to read purposefully, engage in productive dialogue, and write in meaningful ways. Participants are supported as they build awareness of and implement DL strategies across grade levels and disciplines to enhance understanding of content.
Computer Science, Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking Support
Computational thinking is a core element of computer science that involves solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior. Participants learn how to combine computational thinking with disciplinary literacy strategies across content areas.
Maker Space/Tinker Space/Breaker Space Support
Participants examine the inner-workings, planning and/or implementation of a place where young people have an opportunity to explore their own interests, learn to use tools and materials (both physical and virtual), in hands-on, creative, user friendly, “anytime, anyplace” learning.
Project-based (PBL) and Problem-based (PrBL) Learning
Experience how real-world problems can be used across content areas to foster collaboration, and promote in-depth problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Participants are provided with the resources, strategies and support to plan and implement STEM-based project- and problem-based learning in their classrooms.
Integrating Technology in Curriculum
Having access to technology and knowing how to best use technology in meaningful teaching and learning can be challenging. Participants learn how to seamlessly integrate available technology and tools to deepen the understanding of content and enhance instruction.
Lab Design, Implementation and Support
Resources for labs can be limited, but there is much that can be done with minimal resources. Participants learn how to gain efficiencies in materials and space with their current resources, learn how to leverage STEM labs to integrate academic standards as well as assist classroom teachers with innovative teaching and learning.
The possibilities are endless. We'll help you combine the right areas to meet your needs.
Contact your Regional Office for more information or to set up an appointment to discuss.
