Ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math in elementary students! These sessions equip educators and advocates with engaging strategies and resources to promote and integrate STEM learning in Grades 3-5, fostering the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
Exploring Institutional Expectations as a Barrier to Teaching STEM in the Elementary Classroom
This presentation will discuss institutional barriers such as heavy content demands and time restraints to teaching integrated STEM in the elementary classroom.
Exploring Standardized Testing As a barrier to teaching STEM in the elementary classroom
This presentation will discuss standardized testing as a barrier to teaching integrated STEM in the elementary classroom.
Exploring Teacher Efficacy as a Barrier to Teaching STEM in the Elementary Classroom
This presentation will discuss teacher efficacy as a barrier to teaching integrated STEM lessons in the elementary classroom.
SPEAKERS:
Betsy Barent (Lincoln Public Schools: No City, No State), Miranda Orellana (Elementary Teacher: Lincoln, NE), Brooke Conrady (Student Teacher), Olivia Fate (student: , MN), Eliza Kos (Student: Apple Valley, MN), Selina Richter (Student: , MN), Ari Nguyen (Pre-Service Teacher), Amber Murphy (Pre-Service Teacher: , MN), Brooke Conrady (Student Teacher), Olivia Fate (student: , MN), Eliza Kos (Student: Apple Valley, MN), Selina Richter (Student: , MN), Ari Nguyen (Pre-Service Teacher), Amber Murphy (Pre-Service Teacher: , MN)