PLTW Biomedical Science (BMS) December 4, 2014 Dr. Sylvia Oliver, PLTW Affiliate Director Darci Hastings, Master Teacher Joe McCollum, Master Teacher Carol Kaplan, Master Teacher
Dr. Sylvia Oliver, PLTW Affiliate Director Darci Hastings, Master Teacher Joe McCollum, Master Teacher Carol Kaplan, Master Teacher
What is Biomedical Science?
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PLTW: 21st Century Model for Education
• Innovative STEM Education Model: - Combines Career Prep with College Rigor.
• Students See Relevance of Knowledge & Skills.
• Students Enroll in College “With Intention”. • All of the above lead to Increased Success in College & Career Pathways.
Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) • Not your Typical First Day • Or Second • Or 73rd – You Get the Idea • Students Learn While Doing
Becky – Review the four course sequence referenced in the video. Mention the variety of experiences woven through all 4 courses – wet labs, clinical experiences, Vernier probeware, Manikens, design projects, etc. Then move into PBS. Principles of Biomed reinforces concepts from High School Biology while adding in concepts related to health and the human body. While some concepts are similar to typical biology courses, the experience is very different as students spend the entire course exploring a mysterious death and all of the diseases and illnesses the deceased endured. Work through slides and bullet points- giving brief explanations about pics.
Human Body Systems (HBS)
• Holistic Anatomy & Physiology • Based On Body Functions Instead of
Body Systems • Focus On Interactions Between Systems
Not Naming Structures • Case Studies Embedded In Each Unit of
Study
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Terry – I will talk about how this course is different that A&P and how students should take both courses. This is not a replacement for A&P, but a course to go along side A&P. Note from Steph and Rachel – Note content not found in a typical A&P course (suggested using examples from unit 1)
Medical Interventions (MI) • How to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Disease • Real World Cases • Range of Medical Interventions
Terry- I will highlight the MI course and discuss how it follows the Smith family throughout the course. Note lab experiences that students have in this course (many they wouldn’t see otherwise until they got to college). Note that students are looking at cutting edge medicine.
Biomedical Innovation (BI)
• Capstone Course Builds on Previous Courses
• Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Medicine, and Physiology
• Opportunities for Independent Design Projects with Mentor
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Becky – I will focus on the fact that this is a true capstone course and talk through the bullet points. The research projects on the next slide hit all of the topics mentioned in the second bullet (which I stole from the course description online).
Sample Independent Capstone Projects
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Research Projects in Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Medicine, and Physiology…not to mention the project that helped this student, according to his admissions officer, get into Harvard. All of these projects were possible because of what these students learned in Biomedical Science.
What Makes PLTW BMS Different?
Different From Science Courses
• All Project and Problem Based • Focus on Human Body • More Hands-On Practice with Equipment
–Better Skills for College and Industry • Embedded Career Exploration • Students Can Earn College Credit for All Four Courses
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Becky – Terry and I mentioned some of the differences as we spoke about the curriculum, but I often here schools who are considering biomed say that their students already get the skills we offer in their science courses. As a National Board Certified Science Teacher with 19 years of classroom experience, I can tell you first hand that these courses are different. Work through the bullets. Emphasize that Biomed is a great complement to other science courses. Talk about how non-honors and AP kids can still get college credit. Talk about how AP students sum up their experience in Biomed.
Different from Other Medical Courses • Similar Topics But Different Skill Set • Emphasis on Critical Thinking and
Learning By Doing • Robust Science Content
Advantageous if Pursuing Four-Year Degrees and Beyond
• Great Complement to Current Courses • Why Not Take Both?
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Becky – I also here potential schools mentioning that they have vibrant and robust Health Science/ Health Occupations/ Allied Health programs at their schools that meet the needs of their students interested in pursuing various fields of medicine. Admittedly, these courses are amazing nation wide and are the number one elective choice of students across the country. Biomedical Sciences, however, provide – work through slide. I’ll add some images to support content.
Teacher Training Differences
Core Training –Intense and Rewarding Two-Week Session –Hands-On Time with Curriculum and Equipment –Networking Opportunity
Ongoing Training & Professional Learning Community –24/7 Online Community of Professional Support –Additional Resources –Updated Information on Curriculum Enhancements
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Terry – I will talk about Core Training and Ongoing training. I will also talk about the perspective of a teacher coming out of training and teaching throughout the school year. I will probably mention the regular emails I get from participants throughout the year. I will also mention how the program revitalizing some people teacher careers.
PLTW Students Learn How To: • Communicate Effectively - Orally and in Writing • Think Critically and Solve Open-Ended Problems • Work Effectively In Teams • Apply the Interdisciplinary Nature of
STEM, Healthcare and English Language Arts.
PLTW Student Impressions: • Names:
Why Do These Differences Matter?
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Becky – We’re different. So what? All courses have differences, right? It’s not just that we ARE different, our value has more to do with HOW we are different. These differences matter. Whom does it matter to?
It Matters to Teachers
• Current and Relevant Curriculum • Motivates Teachers to Continue Teaching • Exposes Teachers to a New Way of Teaching • Transition from Lecturing to Facilitating • Student Success Invigorates
It Matters to Students
• Current and relevant curriculum • Exposes students to a new way of learning • Transition from receiving information to active participation in
their own learning • Active learning motivates students • Students are motivated to actively engage in college and
career pathways
It Matters to Postsecondary Educators
• Increased Success Transitioning from High School to Postsecondary Programs
• Enroll with Intention - Students Know What Career Path They Want to Pursue
• Students Who Know Their College and Career Pathways are Much More Likely to be Successful in Attaining Their Goals
