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Strategies for Making All Youth Feel Included
Participants will view the DIVEE Video-Based Learning Module and identify strategies for facilitating inclusive learning experiences.
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Stories of Failure
Participants will identify their role and attitude towards failure and discuss strategies for creating an environment where failure feels okay.
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Developing Skills Needed for Active STEM Learning
Participants learn how to engage youth in active STEM learning by providing opportunities to investigate and explore the properties of materials.
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Developing an Active STEM Learning Environment
Participants will compare Glurch and Oobleck to learn how to engage youth in active learning.
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Exploring a STEM Identity
Participants will develop strategies to support emerging STEM identities using the Building for the Big One activity.
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Assessing Youth using Graphic Organizers
Participants will watch the Assessing Youth Using Sticky Notes video-based learning module and identify ways to use a stick note chart during STEM activities.
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Discussing Testing in the Design Process
Participants will do a chalk talk around engineering design and testing in order to incorporate thoughtful testing and local resources.
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Using Models
Participants will demonstrate the importance of models when trying to answer questions, draw conclusions and develop solutions in engineering.
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Creating interactive professional development experiences
Great trainings engage staff with new ideas through experiences, discussions, and interaction. Each training focuses on a single skill for facilitating STEM learning. Well trained staff can deliver high quality OST programming that has a positive impact on youth. The skills and competencies that staff need to deliver high quality programming can be developed through the interactions and discussions of a well-planned professional development program.