Engineering

“You are Never too Little to Understand Your Culture”: Strengthening Early Childhood Teachers through the Diné Institute for Navajo Nation Educators

Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Classroom Practice
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Pedagogy
Professional Development
Pre-K
Elementary

There is international and widespread recognition that early childhood education must be fully inclusive and based on the language, culture, and epistemology of local Indigenous communities (Kitson, 2010). Early childhood education (ECE) programs can only deliver on the promises ofculturally responsive schooling (Castagno & Brayboy, 2008; McCarty & Lee, 2014) when “staff members understand cultural expectations, relationships, and the subtleties of communication, including non-verbalcommunication” within the community (Kitson & Bowes, 2010, p.86).

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https://nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/The-eJournal-of-Indigenous-Early-Ch…
Author/Presenter

Angelina E. Castagno

Tiffany Tracy

Desiree Denny

Breanna Davis

Hosava Kretzmann

Lead Organization(s)
Northern Arizona University
Year
2020
Short Description

This article describes one effort to strengthen early childhood teaching in schools on the Navajo Nation that centers the work of two teachers within a program attempting to support teachers in the development of academically rigorous, culturally responsive curriculum across the Navajo Nation.

K–12 DREAMS to Teach Program at Morehouse College

Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Undergraduate
Graduate

This study explores the pathways to K–12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics instruction among Black/African American males in the Discovery Research Education for African American Men in STEM to Teach (DREAMS to Teach) program at Morehouse College, a Historically Black College and University located in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia. Many studies articulate the importance of cultural alignment between students and their instructors’ influence on STEM participation and persistence.

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https://www.nsta.org/journal-college-science-teaching/journal-college-science-t…
Author/Presenter

Cynthia Trawick

Thema Monroe-White

Jigsa A. Tola

Jamie P. Clayton

J. K. Haynes

Lead Organization(s)
Morehouse College
Year
2020
Short Description

This study explores the pathways to K–12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics instruction among Black/African American males in the Discovery Research Education for African American Men in STEM to Teach (DREAMS to Teach) program at Morehouse College

Insight from DRK-12 CAREER Awardees

Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Other

This resource contains advice from CAREER awardees in the DRK-12 portfolio about how to develop a competitive proposal and successfully manage a CAREER project based on their experience. Twenty-four DRK-12 CAREER awardees responded to the questions:

Author/Presenter

CADRE

Lead Organization(s)
Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC)
Year
2021
Short Description

This resource contains advice from CAREER awardees in the DRK-12 portfolio about how to develop a competitive proposal and successfully manage a CAREER project based on their experience.

Resource(s)
Insight from DRK-12 CAREER Awardees.pdf

International Technology and Engineering Educators Association ITEEA 83rd Annual Conference; Denver, CO - VIRTUAL

Event Date
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Sponsoring Organization
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)

To learn more, visit https://www.iteea.org/Activities/Conference/ITEEA2021.aspx#tabs.

Discipline/Topic
Engineering
Technology
Event Type
Conference

American Society for Engineering Education 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition; Long Beach, CA

Event Date
-
Sponsoring Organization
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

To learn more, visit https://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/future-conferen….

DRK-12 Presenters:

Discipline/Topic
Engineering
Event Type
Conference

TEEMS Curriculum

Engineering
Curriculum
Middle

Transforming Engineering Education for Middle Schools (TEEMS) is a free engineering curriculum for gr. 6-8 learners. TEEMS is based on theories of learning that encourage the use of story to promote engagement. The curriculum includes two 2-week engineering units on (1) the engineering design process and (2) materials and tools and six 1-4 day lessons that connect engineering to NGSS science topics of waves, matter and its interactions, body systems, Earth’s systems, Earth’s place in the universe, and evolution. 

Access Link
https://teemsproject.com/units-and-lessons
Author/Presenter

The TEEMS Team

Lead Organization(s)
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)
Smith College
Year
2020
Short Description

Transforming Engineering Education for Middle Schools (TEEMS) is a free engineering curriculum for gr. 6-8 learners with units on the engineering design process and materials and tools that connect engineering to NGSS science topics of waves, matter and its interactions, body systems, Earth’s systems, Earth’s place in the universe, and evolution.  View the Website for Teachers | Website for Student Resources

TEEMS Curriculum

Engineering
Curriculum
Middle

Transforming Engineering Education for Middle Schools (TEEMS) is a free engineering curriculum for gr. 6-8 learners. TEEMS is based on theories of learning that encourage the use of story to promote engagement. The curriculum includes two 2-week engineering units on (1) the engineering design process and (2) materials and tools and six 1-4 day lessons that connect engineering to NGSS science topics of waves, matter and its interactions, body systems, Earth’s systems, Earth’s place in the universe, and evolution. 

Access Link
https://teemsproject.com/units-and-lessons
Author/Presenter

The TEEMS Team

Lead Organization(s)
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)
Smith College
Year
2020
Short Description

Transforming Engineering Education for Middle Schools (TEEMS) is a free engineering curriculum for gr. 6-8 learners with units on the engineering design process and materials and tools that connect engineering to NGSS science topics of waves, matter and its interactions, body systems, Earth’s systems, Earth’s place in the universe, and evolution.  View the Website for Teachers | Website for Student Resources

WISE: Web-based Inquiry Science Environment

Biology
Earth Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Science
Technology
Assessment
Curriculum
Middle
High

Web-Based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE)

Access Link
https://wise.berkeley.edu
Author/Presenter

Libby Gerard

Marcia Linn

Korah Wiley

Allison Bradford

Lead Organization(s)
University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
Year
2020
Short Description

Free, standards-aligned, and research-based inquiry curricula that address NGSS 3D proficiency. Includes Interactive scientific models plus hands-on activities, personalized guidance, and rich embedded assessments. For teachers, WISE offers a a virtual workshop for customizing WISE units for distance learning.

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