GK-12 Fellowships to Enhance Science Education in Oregon Schools

俄勒冈州立大学与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，以促进积极的科学学习。这些研究员来自不同的学科，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。这些研究员在K-6年级被称为“领养科学家”，在7-12年级被称为“助教”。他们在学校呆了6个月，在外展活动中呆了3个月。这项计划将通过使用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)适当学习方式的使用；(4)技术的使用；(5)研究范式。在最初的任期内(暑期)，研究员们参加由科学和数学教育系(SMED)专门为他们设计的4门课程。在校区教师的合作下，研究员们参加了一个为期两天的研讨会。每周组织一系列研讨会，以促进课堂活动。来自学区的教师与研究员一起参加每周一次的研讨会。对学员的课堂活动、扩展的外展活动和计划的影响进行积极的绩效评估，这是足够详细的。

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.