InSites www.insites.org Using Research and Evaluation to Encourage Sustainability of the Learning Through Engineering Design and Practice Program Tirupalavanam Ganesh, PhD Patricia Jessup, PhD Beverly Parsons, PhD InSites www.insites.org 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Research Design Quasi-experimental design embedded in curriculum development process Pre-post assessments of Content knowledge Perceptions of engineers at work Tinkering Self-efficacy Engineering notebooks Career behaviors survey 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
External Evaluation Design The external evaluation focused on: Confirmation of effectiveness Scale-up Sustainability 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Conceptual Shifts The fundamental conceptual shift in this project was from: teacher-directed de-contextualized learning to student-engaged project-based learning fixed skills and knowledge as learning outcomes to the desired outcomes being that students are actively engaged; develop the capacity to explore and figure things out; and act like an engineer. 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Confirmation of Effectiveness Knowledge and skills related to project topics and STEM concepts Enjoyment and pride in project work Development of teamwork, collaboration and workplace skills Interest in STEM courses and pursuit of STEM career and educational pathways 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Scale-Up Scale-up involved two tracks: Greater use of the curriculum within the school system Transfer of the curriculum to Boys and Girls Clubs 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Sustainability Program sustainability Sustainability of learning of participating students Sustainability of collaborations Sustainability of teaching capacity 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Program Sustainability Maintain relationships with the district Professional development for teachers Shape research related to the project Explore ways to continue project at 9th grade Track STEM course selection of project students in high school Collaborate on additional community dissemination and funding 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Sustainability of Learning of Students Classroom Extracurricular activities Career-related activities Focused attention through high school Continued involvement of university faculty and students Continued contact with science center 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Sustainability of Collaborations Use current collaborations to spur others over time 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Sustainability of Teaching Capacity Build capacity through formal and informal professional development approaches Training for new teachers Coaching by master teachers Summer professional development activities Technology enhanced training 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
Reflections Conceptual shifts Embedded research External evaluation Attention to sustainability and scale-up 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt
InSites www.insites.org Contact Information Patricia Jessup, PhD, MSW pjessup@insites.org InSites www.insites.org 10/23/09 ECI.09.ppf.LCAnnMtgPrs.10-23.ppt