Exploring the Common Story Lines in an Online Community Through Visual Mapping to Design STEM Pedagogical Resources

• In Event: 30.080 - Roundtable Session 10
  In Roundtable Session: 30.080-24 - Advancing STEM Learning and Teaching for Preservice Teachers and K–16 Students

Abstract

It is important for teachers to devise equity-oriented learning spaces where math and science classroom activities are more culturally responsive. This study explores how an online community of practice between STEM teacher educators, middle school students who are predominately racial minorities, their STEM teachers, and engineers share stories online as a first step to designing pedagogical resources. Findings show promise in using multiple forms of visual mapping for co-constructing resources within the community. Challenges were found in ensuring resources remained authentic to students’ lived experiences.

Authors

• Meredith Weaver Kier, College of William & Mary

• Deena Khalil, Howard University

• Paige Teamey

• Barbara Boakye, Howard University

• Alexandra Bazdar, The College of William & Mary

• Joseph E Thomas, The College of William & Mary