Integrated Sciences for Pre-Service Teachers: Techniques in Place-Based Education
Session Format
Workshop (45 minutes)
Location
Room 1909
Abstract for the conference program
Teacher preparation for Early Childhood Education majors in ISCI 2001 focuses on concepts in life and earth sciences modeled after the K-5 Georgia Performance Standards. Utilizing examples from Georgia is not explicitly encouraged as a pedagogical approach in the EPAAC recommendations for this course; however, use of place-based education may offer increased engagement by students, improved retention of underrepresented groups in STEM, and enhanced comprehension of material as it pertains to the world around them. Techniques founded in place are varied and not necessarily restricted to experiences beyond the classroom. This workshop will allow participants to explore activities that use place as a central framework for weaving content across life and earth sciences by building upon knowledge of local settings in Georgia. Ongoing work will examine the effectiveness of this approach in ISCI 2001 at Georgia State University.
Proposal Track
Non-research Project
Start Date
3-4-2016 10:30 AM
End Date
3-4-2016 11:15 AM
Recommended Citation
Visaggi, Christy C., "Integrated Sciences for Pre-Service Teachers: Techniques in Place-Based Education" (2016). Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019). 55.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/stem/2016/2016/55
Integrated Sciences for Pre-Service Teachers: Techniques in Place-Based Education
Room 1909
Teacher preparation for Early Childhood Education majors in ISCI 2001 focuses on concepts in life and earth sciences modeled after the K-5 Georgia Performance Standards. Utilizing examples from Georgia is not explicitly encouraged as a pedagogical approach in the EPAAC recommendations for this course; however, use of place-based education may offer increased engagement by students, improved retention of underrepresented groups in STEM, and enhanced comprehension of material as it pertains to the world around them. Techniques founded in place are varied and not necessarily restricted to experiences beyond the classroom. This workshop will allow participants to explore activities that use place as a central framework for weaving content across life and earth sciences by building upon knowledge of local settings in Georgia. Ongoing work will examine the effectiveness of this approach in ISCI 2001 at Georgia State University.
