Format
Individual Presentation
First Presenter's Institution
Georgia Southern University
Second Presenter's Institution
NA
Third Presenter's Institution
NA
Fourth Presenter's Institution
NA
Fifth Presenter's Institution
NA
Location
Session 6 (Plimsoll)
Strand #1
Academic Achievement & School Leadership
Relevance
Presenter will provide.
Brief Program Description
This presentation will focus on the strategies used by the Ventaja Educational Services to support second language learners in STEM education. These strategies include: teaching academic content through culturally relevant pedagogy in alternative educational settings (i.e., after school); the use of experiential learning and field trips to support the academic content; and providing nutritional meals. This presentation will include the outcomes of the program as a result of these components.
Summary
This presentation will focus on the strategies used by the Ventaja Educational Services to support second language learners in STEM education. These strategies include: teaching academic content through culturally relevant pedagogy in alternative educational settings (i.e., after school); the use of experiential learning and field trips to support the academic content; and providing nutritional meals. This presentation will include the outcomes of the program as a result of these components.
Evidence
Presenter will provide.
Biographical Sketch
Presenter will provide.
Presentation Year
2019
Start Date
3-5-2019 1:00 PM
End Date
3-5-2019 2:15 PM
Recommended Citation
Miller, Beverly, "Ventaja (Advantage) STEM Programs: Bringing STEM to Underrepresented Second Language Learners" (2019). National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference. 173.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2019/2019/173
Ventaja (Advantage) STEM Programs: Bringing STEM to Underrepresented Second Language Learners
Session 6 (Plimsoll)
This presentation will focus on the strategies used by the Ventaja Educational Services to support second language learners in STEM education. These strategies include: teaching academic content through culturally relevant pedagogy in alternative educational settings (i.e., after school); the use of experiential learning and field trips to support the academic content; and providing nutritional meals. This presentation will include the outcomes of the program as a result of these components.
