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| Important Mathematics and Powerful Pedagogy (IMP2): Deepening Teacher Content Knowledge and Using a Lesson Study Approach to Effectively Implement Iowas High School Mathematics Initiative |
Summer content workshops will focus on deepening teacher knowledge of the specific mathematical content recommended in the Mathematics Model Core Curriculum. The project will use a lesson study approach to help teachers gain skill in developing and teaching effective lessons that are built around problem-based instructional tasks. Lessons will be collaboratively planned, taught, debriefed, revised and retaught.
Project Status: Current |
MSP |
University of Iowa; Maharishi University of Management; Southern Prairie AEA; Oskaloosa and Fairfield Community School Districts |
Cos Fi
Professor
319-335-5432
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| Insect Biology and Prairie Ecology for Elementary Schools |
I regularly give one or two talks/year about insect biology and prairie ecology to Ames elementary school classes. This is an entirely voluntary activity on my part.
Project Status: Current |
none |
none |
Diane Debinski
Professor, Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
(515) 294-2460
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| MIDWEST |
The National Science Foundation (#HRD-0533197) funds the
Midwest Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (MIDWEST). The purpose of this Alliance is to
increase the number and quality of students with a wide
range of disabilities completing college and graduate work
in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and
transitioning to employment.
Project Status: Current |
NSF |
U of Wisconsin
U of Illinois |
Jay Martin, U of Wisconsin
Brad hedrick, U of Illinois
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| Midwestern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
The Midwest Alliance is a consortium of research educators,
scientists, engineers, and student disability service
providers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
(UW-Madison), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(UIUC) and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). MIDWEST is
a new, evolving NSF Regional Alliance, and is building
infrastructure and programs, as well as identifying and
fostering relationships with partners in the multi-state
region. The objectives and activities that have been
identified to meet these goals include (a) Identifying,
targeting, and providing needed transitional services for
secondary and post-secondary education students with
disabilities for successful STEM education and careers, (b)
Providing training and tools for primary, secondary, and
post-secondary teachers and disability services providers to
enhance opportunities for students with disabilities in STEM
education and careers, (c) Improving the likelihood of
independent living and long-term employment success for
post-secondary students with disabilities through support
services and technology.
Project Status: Current |
National Science Foundation |
University of Wisconsin
University of Illinois
University of Northern Iowa |
Jay Martin, U. of Wisconsin
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| Teaching and Learning Mathematics: A Problem-Solving Approach |
The goals of this initiative are: 1. improve mathematics
achievement of K-6 students, 2. improve teachers'
mathematical content knowledge, 3. build learning
communities engaged in the study of mathematics, mathematics
instruction and student achievement in mathematics. Teachers
will practice Japanese-style lesson study, by planning,
teaching and discussing lessons. Areas of support will
include: writing problem-based tasks, integrating reading
and mathematics, and assessment techniques.
Project Status: Current |
MSP |
Loras College; Dubuque Community Schools; AEA 1; AEA 9;
Participating LEAs |
Daniel Wills
Project Co-Director
563-588-7708
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| Title II, Part B (Science Writing Heuristic) |
The intent of the program is to improve student performance in both science and language arts on standardized tests by linking science inquiry activities to the reading/writing programs within elementary schools by using the Science Writing Heuristic. Thirty-two K-6 teachers will be involved in a summer workshop (science content update, critical reading, science inquiry teaching strategies), plus implementation and analysis cycle, for each of three years.
Project Status: Current |
MSP |
Iowa State University; AEAs 11 and 13 |
Lori Norton-Meier
Co-PI (Department of Curriculum and Instruction)
Brian Hand (515-294-00330)
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