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Launching a Successful STEM Program: Insights and Strategies for Educators

In this lecture, Annabella Kraut shares her journey of initiating a STEM program at Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School. She discusses the importance of STEM education in today's technology-driven world, highlighting how it fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork through project-based learning. Learn the key elements that contribute to a successful STEM class and get practical advice on starting a program, including funding, materials, teacher training, and recruitment strategies. Discover how these steps can empower students to excel in critical and practical skills relevant to real-world challenges.

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Launching a Successful STEM Program: Insights and Strategies for Educators

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  1. Abstract A STEM class differs from a traditional science classroom by shifting from teacher-led instruction to project-based learning. Students gain independence, confidence, critical thinking, and practical skills by researching and solving problems in teams. In this lecture I will discuss my experience with starting an engineering program at my school, and the successes and challenges I have faced.

  2. By Annabella Kraut TarbutV’Torah Community Day School Starting a STEM Program

  3. Outline 1) Why is STEM education important? 2) What makes a STEM class successful? 3) How can I start a STEM program at my school?

  4. 1) Why is STEM education important? • We live in a fast-paced, technology driven world • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related occupations are more in demand and pay higher than many other fields • Traditional science classes can provide students with background content, but rarely have time to focus on skills (very test driven) • Additional STEM classes can teach skills and critical thinking necessary to solve real world problems

  5. 2) What makes a STEM class successful? • Critical thinking • Problem solving • Teamwork • Project-based learning • Technology in the classroom

  6. Example Student Projects

  7. 3) How can I start a STEM program at my school? • Funding & Materials • Teacher Training & Professional Development • Student recruitment • Technical support • PR and Student exhibitions

  8. Funding & Materials • Inventory your current lab supplies • Create a wish list of materials needed • Submit budget proposal to administration • If current science budget cannot cover it, look for grants and outside funding

  9. Useful starting supplies • Computers and internet! • Basic electronic kits • Microcontrollers • Robotics • Soldering equipment • Tools • If you have limited funding, don’t panic, recyclables make excellent projects!

  10. Arduino kit

  11. Robotics Lego EV3 - $350 4 wheel chassis - $25 Make your own!

  12. Teacher Training • Enthusiasm counts! • Get advice from experienced teachers • Go to summer training and obtain ongoing professional development • Ex. Mathbotix in Irvine – Teacher workshops • Ex. Carnegie Mellon – Robotics Academy • Ex. Community college class on programming

  13. Student recruitment • How selective do you want to be? • Student applications & entrance exams • Behavioral or academic contracts • Use students to recruit other students • Recruiting girls

  14. Technical support • Ask experts in your community to help you • Look for parent volunteers or older siblings • Look for grad students from UC schools

  15. Public Relations • Show off your student projects! • Newsletters, newspapers and magazine articles • Invite community to an exhibition or science fair hosted by your school • Ex. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/students-528794-stem-school.html

  16. My Contact Info Annabella Kraut STEM Teacher TarbutV’Torah Community Day School akraut@tarbut.com

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