Connected Science Learning, Volume 1, Issue 2 (2016)

Connected Science Learning, Volume 1, Issue 2 (2016)

Professional Development: Building the capacity of STEM educators to enhance collaboration between in-school and out-of-school environments

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Published online: 17 Apr 2024
The Exploratorium Teacher Institute leverages a network of teachers, education researchers, practicing scientists, and informal education staff to address the professional learning needs of secondary science teachers.
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Diversity and Equity

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Research to Practice, Practice to Research

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STEM Education Coming to Life Through Collaborative RET Partnerships
Article: 12420461
Published online: 17 Apr 2024
Through a business funded collaborative, this Research Experience for Teachers program involves businesses, schools, and a museum to give teachers first-hand knowledge of what it’s like to do science in the corporate research world by giving them the opportunity to work with scientists in their labs. The museum partner assists the teachers to translate what they do in the research lab into their classroom practice, building student understanding of science, creating experiences for students to think and work like scientists, and highlighting potential pathways to STEM-related careers.
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Article: 12420462
Published online: 17 Apr 2024
Learn how rural students in Kentucky shared their classroom knowledge by presenting on health topics and new technologies at flea markets, swap meets, and specialty events such as car shows.
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Emerging Connections

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Article: 12420464
Published online: 17 Apr 2024
It’s important to acknowledge that words matter in research communities. Bronwyn Bevan discusses the language surrounding in-school and out-of-school communities used in Connected Science Learning.
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