Facilitator Outcomes From an Informal STEM Professional Learning Program for Urban and Rural Youth (Poster 45)

• In Event: Saturday Poster Sessions 7:45 am
  In Poster Session: Informal Learning Research Poster Session

Abstract

Drawing on two years of research from 18 facilitator participants in a professional learning (PL) program at the intersection of baseball, mathematics, and growth mindset, this study addresses the gap in knowledge about supporting informal educators in implementing STEM curriculum for youth. Multiple revisions of the PL were grounded in design-based implementation research (DBIR) methodology, resulting in facilitator outcomes such as: the value of modeling and practicing activities as learners, ability to engage youth in STEM activities and equitable participation, and the need for skills to support youth reflection. Our revised model will support educator PL for other informal STEM programs for underserved youth to increase access and equity in STEM.

Authors

• Seneca Beth Miller, University of Arizona

• Sanlyn Buxner, University of Arizona

• Christina Baze, Northern Arizona University

• Erin Turner, University of Arizona

• Christopher M Rendes, University of Arizona

• Ricardo Valerdi, University of Arizona