Welcome to Science Bound

Science Bound Pledge I am a Science Bound Student. I am here to succeed. I am a leader. I am proactive. I seek out opportunities and I make positive things happen. I am committed to make my success happen. This is my time. I am focused, determined, and success bound. I will accept nothing less than success. That is why I am a Science Bound student.

What are my roles as a Science Bound teacher mentor? Brainstorm a list of roles you see yourself playing as a Science Bound teacher this year. Share your list with members of your table. Record your list on chart paper.

Expectations of Teacher Mentors Knowing what is expected of Science Bound students (see pledge), what should students expect of you, their teacher? What should Science Bound staff (ISU) expect of you? Generate a list with your table and record on second piece of chart paper.

Your role as an advisor… What an advisor doesWhat an advisor does not do Cares about and shows genuine interest in students’ lives (asks questions, generates discussion) Worries about covering content, grading papers, or formally assessing their advisees Monitors advisees’ academic progress and social/emotional health Provides psychological or crisis counseling Believes in and supports students (helps students seek out resources & challenges them) Acts like a peer or friend

Science Bound Goal for Students Our Goal: increase the number of diverse Iowans who pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “Nothing Less than Success” What supports are in place to ensure students can make the choice to succeed?

Supports for Students #1 Support is their Science Bound teacher Know students Hold students to high expectations with constructive and timely feedback Monitor progress through grade checks Empower student leaders

Supports for Students Iowa State Science Bound Staff ISU student leaders ISU educational and program staff DMPS Resources Counselors, teachers, administration ISU Resources Academic counseling, admissions, etc

Indicators of Student Success High attendance High degree of participation in Science Bound activities Maintenance of acceptable GPA (>3.0) High degree of self-advocacy College-prep coursework

Reflection… Knowing the expectations for SB teachers discussed earlier, roles of an advisor, expectations for students, and indicators of students’ success… WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BALANCE EVERYTHING AND FULFILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A SCIENCE BOUND TEACHER MENTOR?

Building a Supportive Community of Learners The Advisory Guide Activities 60 Second Interviews (in concentric circles) p. 118 Find Someone Who… (like BINGO) p. 119 What Do We Have in Common? p. 119 Synectic Connections (critical thinking) p. 127 Cultural Sharing p. 129 Personal ID Cards p. 130 Personal History Museum p. 130 Group Resolutions p. 133

Synectic Connections In pairs, list one item for each of the following categories: A common household object A living thing A sport A career

Synectic Connections - continued Brainstorm a simile for each of the items on your list using the stems below: A school is like a household item because… A school is like a living thing because… A school is like a sport because… A school is like a career because…

Cultural Sharing In pairs, discuss the following questions: Where was your family born? Where did people in your family grow up? Share something that is a tradition or important event in your family. Share two values or beliefs that are really important in your family. What is something you are proud of that is part of your family or cultural heritage?

Cultural Sharing – debrief Questions for whole group discussion after cultural sharing: What did you have in common with your partner? As a group, how can we be sensitive to and celebrate the cultural differences that exist among us? What values or beliefs do we hold dear as a group?

Lunch Break…

Effectively Utilizing Student Leaders Role of student leaders Shifting responsibilities…

Goal Setting & Motivation SMART Goals Specific Measurable Attainable/Achievable Realistic Timely Setting Goals Action Planning Follow Up/Progress Monitoring

Student Activity – Goal Setting Jigsaw Articles “How Dreams Become Goals” “Creating SMART Goals” “Steps for Successful Goal Setting and Achievement” “The Top 10 Best Ideas for Setting Goals” Everyone Read “Why Most People Will Never Reach Their Goals”

Student Activity - continued Using template provided, set 2-4 SMART goals Analyze each goal to determine if it is truly a SMART goal Share one goal with a partner

Student Activity - continued Action Planning Study the sample action plan provided Choose one of your SMART goals Complete an action plan for this SMART goal to show how you will achieve it Share your action plan with a partner

Progress Monitoring Study Tables Monitor student progress to ensure rigorous coursework and maintenance of 3.0 GPA Support system of peers (accountability!) Monitor progress toward achievement of SMART goals Provide support for students who are struggling academically

Study Tables Ideally 3-4 students One meeting per month devoted to study tables as a form of progress monitoring Grade checks due at study table meeting Accountability: “Study Table Progress Monitoring” (handout)

Teacher’s Role for Study Tables Meet with students on an individual basis for a quick conversation Seek out teachers of struggling students to arrange for extra assistance Hold students accountable to the completed “Progress Monitoring” handout Collect and review grade checks

Personal Reflection – Science Notebooks At least two Science Bound meetings per month should include time at the end for personal reflection in science notebook Teacher crafts reflective questions germane to the topic of that meeting & students respond Goal is to create an artifact showing students thinking, reactions, responses, etc to their Science Bound experience

Personal Reflection - Teachers Describe how will Science Bound be different for you (as a teacher/mentor) this year than it was in ? What are two things you plan to think about further before your first Science Bound meeting this year? How will your interactions with your Science Bound students be different this year than they were in ?

Next Sessions… September 16, Roosevelt October 21, East November 18, 2008 – Kurtz January 13, 2008 – North All sessions are from 3:30 – 5:30ish

Heartland Credit Click on “Professional Development Catalog” on the left side of the screen Search using the following activity number: DR Complete the on-screen instructions for registration