STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Project Kaleidoscope
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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has been selected to be one of four higher education systems or associations nationwide to partner in a National Science Foundation grant to build and sustain regional networks of faculty and administrators committed to improving STEM teaching and learning.

Leadership for the grant is provided by Project Kaleidoscope, a nationwide informal alliance of colleges and universities committed to building and sustaining strong undergraduate STEM programs.

A series of workshops are available for STEM faculty and administrators.  The workshops feature exposure

Campus Teams create a Plan of Action - such as this one from Minnesota State University Moorhead
Campus Teams create a Plan of Action - such as this one from Minnesota State University Moorhead
to various 'pedagogies of engagement' led by experts from the PKAL alliance.  Campus teams work together on a Plan of Action to create a more supportive environment for student learning.  Thus far, seven workshop have been held (April, June, September, October, 2008, February, April (2), 2009). 

More information on the NSF Grant

Discussions,

Creating Classroom Activities
Creating Classroom Activities
Campus Sites, Class Activities created by MnSCU Faculty


 

 


Attached Document or File Collaborating Partners  Learn more about the other Collaborating Partners
Attached Document or File Pedagogical Library  A collection of proven 'pedagogies of engagement' with examples and information on using in the classroom.
 
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