GK-12 Fellowships to Enhance Science Education in Oregon Schools

俄勒冈州州立大学与3个学区（一个大城市、一个大学城和一个分散的农村）的9所学校合作，在该系统中安排了14名K-12研究员，以促进积极科学学习的发展。 研究员来自各种学科，包括分子和细胞生物学，数学，物理，化学工程和生物资源工程。 研究员在K-6年级被称为“采用的科学家”，在7-12年级被称为“教学助理”。 他们在学校里呆了6个月，3个月参加扩大的外联活动。 该计划将通过使用5个主题来发展积极的科学和数学学习：（1）基于探究的学习;（2）内容的交流;（3）使用适当的学习风格;（4）使用技术;和（5）研究范式。在最初的任期内（夏季），研究员参加4门由科学和数学教育部（SMED）专门为他们设计的课程。 研究员与学区教师合作，参加为期两天的讲习班。 每周举办一次系列研讨会，以促进课堂活动。来自学区的教师在每周会议上与研究员一起参加讲习班。对学员的课堂活动、扩展的外展活动和计划的影响进行了积极的绩效评估。

Oregon State University in collaboration with 9 schools in 3 school districts (a large city setting, a University town setting and a dispersed rural setting) placed 14 K-12 Fellows in the system to facilitate the development of active science learning. The Fellows are derived from a variety of disciplines that include Molecular and Cellular Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemical Engineering and Bioresource Engineering. The Fellows are called "Adopted Scientists" in grades K-6 and "Teaching Assistants" in grades 7-12. They spend 6 months in the schools and 3 months in extended outreach activities. This program will develop active science and mathematics learning through the use of 5 themes: (1) Inquiry-based Learning; (2) Communication of Content; (3) Use of Appropriate Learning Styles; (4) Use of Technology; and (5) The Research Paradigm. During the initial tenure (summer), Fellows take 4 courses specifically designed for them by the Science and Mathematics Education Department (SMED). In cooperation with the school district teachers, the Fellows attend a 2-day workshop. A weekly seminar series is organized to facilitate in-class activities. Teachers from the school districts join the Fellows in the workshops at weekly meetings. An aggressive performance assessment of the Fellows' in-class activities, extended outreach activities, and impact of the program is adequately detailed.