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Liana Heitin Associate Editor of Education Week Teacher.Blogger at Teaching Now Blog.
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Addressing Diverse Student Learning Needs
Dr. Mary Kirchhoff, Ph.D., is the director of the Education Division at the American Chemical Society. She previously served as chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Trinity College in Washington, D.C. She has also worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's green chemistry program and is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Regis Goode is a science teacher at Ridge View High School in Columbia, S.C. She worked as a chemist for 10 years, focusing on environmental analysis, before becoming a high school teacher. She received her National Board Certification in 2001.
Expert Presenters:
American Chemical Society
Engaging Girls and Underrepresented Populations in STEM
Mary Kirchhoff
26 July 2011
The Need
Women Men African-American
Hispanic Native American
Biology 60% 40% 7% 7% 0.7%
Chemistry 50% 50% 8% 7% 0.8%
Physics 21% 79% 3% 3% 0.5%
Mathematics 44% 56% 5% 6% 0.4%
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators: 2010
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The Need
2011 National Academies’ report Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads
Preparation
Access and Motivation
Affordability
Academic and social support
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Characteristics of Successful Programs
Summer programs
Research experiences
Professional development activities
Academic support and social integration
Mentoring
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Engaging All Students
Encourage, not discourage
Role models
Active learning
Lecturing does not work for many students
Labs, demonstrations, group discussions, problem solving activities
Engage students in the process of science
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Science for All Students
National Science Education Standards
Science education policies must be equitable for all students
“Chemistry teachers should be preparing their students for a multicultural world by celebrating diversity in an inclusive classroom environment, but this is not as easy as it sounds.”
Chemistry in the National Science Education Standards
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Chemistry in the Community
High school chemistry textbook
Introduces chemistry on a need-to-know basis in the context of real-world issues
Content in context
6th edition has a stronger focus on sustainability
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Project SEED
Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged
Hands-on summer research with volunteer scientists
Open to high school students who have completed 10th grade and at least one year of chemistry
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The Harvest
Approximately 9,000 high school students have participated in Project SEED
70% from underrepresented groups
62% female
Evaluation of first 25 years of SEED
70% of students earned a degree in science
63% BS; 13% MS; 7% PhD
ACS Scholars
College scholarships for African American, Hispanic, and Native American students pursuing degrees in the chemical sciences
Students are matched with a mentor
2,500 scholarships awarded since 1995
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Informal Education
Science Festivals
Science museums
After school programs
National Chemistry Week
Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
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ACS National Charter
…to promote scientific interests and inquiry, thereby fostering public welfare and education, aiding the development of our country’s industries, and adding to the material prosperity and happiness of our people.
…the improvement of the qualifications and usefulness of chemists through high standards of professional ethics, education and attainments…
American Chemical Society
Engaging Girls and Underrepresented Populations in STEM: Perspectives from the Classroom
Regis Goode
26 July 2011
About my school setting
• Rural/suburban public school
• Student population
– 69% African American– 22% White– 4% Hispanic– 2% Asian– 3% Other
• Mixed socioeconomic status
• 3 years of Science and 4 years of Math Required to Graduate
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Engaging Girls and Students from Underrepresented Groups
• Students begin to view themselves as scientists
• Students become scientifically literate citizens
• Students (who may not have examples) have the interest and the confidence to pursue study and careers in STEM
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Make the Science Relevant
• Teach issues-based science
• Introduce concepts as needed to discuss and make decisions about the issue
• Example:
– Design a new form of currency
– Concepts introduced: properties of matter, periodic trends, conservation of matter, chemical equations
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Integrate Investigations into the Curriculum
• Make investigations relevant to the learner
• Provide instruction on how to conduct investigations, collect data in a safe environment (not all students are confident in the laboratory setting)
• Encourage and provide opportunities for students to develop good problem-solving skills
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Make the Classroom Student-Centered
• Entrust students with responsibility for their own learning
• Give opportunities to practice decision-making skills
• Provide a rigorous and non-threatening environment where:
– Students are comfortable seeking answers to their questions
– Students can openly discuss concepts when unclear
– Students can seek additional help without judgment
– Students are encouraged to take risks
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Encourage Participation in Science Outside the Classroom
• ACS High School Chemistry Clubs Program
• Project SEED
• Chemistry Olympiad
• Outreach to Local Elementary Schools
• ChemMatters Magazine
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Addressing Diverse Student Learning Needs
Dr. Mary Kirchhoff, Ph.D., is the director of the Education Division at the American Chemical Society. She previously served as chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Trinity College in Washington, D.C. She has also worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's green chemistry program and is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Regis Goode is a science teacher at Ridge View High School in Columbia, S.C. She worked as a chemist for 10 years, focusing on environmental analysis, before becoming a high school teacher. She received her National Board Certification in 2001.
Expert Presenters:
An on-demand archive of this webinar is going to be available at www.edweek.org/go/PDarchives
in less than 24hrs.
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