Ventaja (Advantage) STEM Programs: Bringing STEM to Underrepresented Second Language Learners
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
3-5-2019
Abstract or Description
Presentation at the given at the 30th Annual National Youth-At- Risk Conference, Savannah, GA.
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.
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
30th Annual National Youth-At- Risk Conference
Location
Savannah, GA
Source
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2019/2019/173/
Recommended Citation
King Miller, Beverly A..
2019.
"Ventaja (Advantage) STEM Programs: Bringing STEM to Underrepresented Second Language Learners."
Department of Elementary and Special Education Faculty Presentations.
Presentation 118.
source: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2019/2019/173/
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/teach-elementary-facpres/118
