Arlington Public Schools STEM Education Innovations and how we might influence transformative graduate education. Jim.Egenrieder@APSva.us or Jim@STEMeducation.us.

Arlington Public Schools STEM Education Innovations

and how we might influence transformative graduate education.

Jim.Egenrieder@APSva.us or

Jim@STEMeducation.us

● Hands-on technical courses● Industry connections● Competency-based● Integrative STEM education● Internships● Professional Certifications● Dual Enrollment● Partnerships

Features of our STEM Programs:

Building on existing programs:

● 2007 partnership● Recognized by Governor in 2008● Implemented in 2008-09● Integrative STEM and

Dual Enrollment● College and Career Readiness

Arlington Tech

• Opportunities for all students

• STEM Dual Enrollment

• Certifications, certifications, certifications

• New opportunities for World Languages, ELA, and Social Studies Dual Enrollment

Health and Medical Sciences Academy

Digital Media Academy

Data Sciences Academy

Engineering, Energy and Materials Science Academy

Hospitality and Human Services Academy

Government and Public Service Academy

21st Century Themes

Global Thinking / Global Citizenship

Agriculture and Food Safety Challenges

STEM Habits of Mind

“21st Century” Teaching and Learning

p21.org

PjBLProject-Based Learning

PbBLProblem-Based Learning

PbBL

Egenrieder, J.A. (2010). J.Wash. Acad. Sci., 96 (4):45-55.                                                    

Summer Academies and Enrichment

• STEM courses for college credit

• STEM Enrichment courses and camps

• Internships

Certification Examples

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students

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partnerships for

schools, teachers

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The importance of partnerships

Re-thinking and re-orienting secondary and post-secondary education.

Community Involvement

Collaboration with NOVA

Transformative Graduate Education

1. Integrated courses

2. Project-based learning

3. Community connections

4. School division, community college partners

5. Epistemology and reflective practice

6. Course(s) in Pedagogy or Andragogy

7. Demonstrated skills - certificates, badges

8. Advisory Panels

Jim Egenrieder

JimE@VT.edu or

Jim@STEMeducation.us

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