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In this issue of SEDL Letter, we address challenges and solutions related to science, technology, engineering, and Math (STEM) instruction. We describe three different professional development projects, where SEDL content experts are helping teachers provide instruction in math, science, and technology—or some combination of the three—more effectively and in a more integrated way. We examine the importance of evaluation in helping educators identify and meet goals on STEM-related projects. We also review a research report on ways that instructors can engage students, especially those who are underrepresented in STEM fields.
Student effort matters! This is just one of the findings of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel in its 2008 report titled Foundations for Success—The Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. This 120-page report addresses one central question: How can schools in the United States improve mathematics curriculum, instruction, assessment, teacher training and support so that all American students learn mathematics so that they can compete with students from other nations? In the report, the advisory panel discusses 45 findings and recommendations on key topics, such as instructional practices, materials, professional development, and assessments. The authors stress the importance of knowledgeable teachers, effective instruction, effective assessment, and the need for rigorous research in mathematics education.
Produced by SEDL's Southwest Consortium for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Teaching from 1994 to 2005, this newsletter provided instructional ideas, activities, and resources for math and science teachers. Archived issues are available online.
This newsletter offers useful and highly practical information for K-12 educators wishing to use technology to support more constructivist learning approaches.
This newsletter examines "Using what Learners Know", a challenge for the teacher to engage students so that they feel their ideas and experiences are honored and so they believe that they have a stake in their own learning.
This newsletter issue focuses on the role of social interaction in the construction of knowledge.
This newsletter issue focuses on the role of social interaction in the construction of knowledge.
This newsletter examines constructivism and some ways technology might be employed to support learning environments based on constructivist technology.
This newsletter offers useful and highly practical information for K-12 educators wishing to use technology to support more constructivist learning approaches.
This issue of SEDLetter includes the articles: (1) Wired in Arkansas, (2) Lessons in Professional Development, and (3) Resources for School Technology.
