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Breaking Down Barriers: Strategies for an Inclusive STEM Classroom

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Session description

Want to make a difference with STEM? Discover strategies to break down barriers, foster a sense of belonging, and create a more equitable learning environment. Gain practical tools to empower all students to thrive in STEM. Ignite your passion for inclusive education and equip yourself to make a lasting impact.

Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)
-Welcome and Introductions: Greet the audience and briefly introduce ourselves.
-Overview of the Session: Outline the main topics to be covered: identifying issues in STEM education, strategies for inclusion, and a sample inclusive STEM lesson.
-Connection: The presenters will share a specific example of inclusive stem integration in their school district.

Identifying Issues in STEM Education (15 minutes)
-Gender Equity: Discuss the gender gap in STEM fields and the factors contributing to it.
-Underrepresented Demographics: Explore how race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and other demographics can impact access to STEM education.
-Special Education Inclusion: Discuss the challenges faced by students with disabilities in STEM classrooms and the importance of inclusive practices.
-Audience Discussion: Facilitate a discussion about the specific issues that are most prevalent in the audience's experiences or communities.

Strategies for Inclusive STEM Education (15 minutes)
-Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment: Discuss strategies for fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity in the classroom.
-Culturally Responsive Teaching: Explore how to incorporate culturally relevant content and perspectives into STEM lessons.
-Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Explain the principles of UDL and how they can be applied to STEM education.

Inclusive STEM Lesson (25 minutes)
-Lesson Plan Overview: Present a detailed outline of a STEM lesson that is designed to be accessible and engaging for all students.
-Discussion: Encourage the audience to ask questions about the lesson plan and discuss potential adaptations or modifications.
-Interactive Activity: Invite the audience to participate in a hands-on activity related to the sample lesson, demonstrating the inclusive strategies in action.

Conclusion (5 minutes)
-Recap of Key Points: Summarize the main takeaways from the presentation.
-Call to Action: Encourage the audience to implement inclusive practices in their own STEM classrooms or communities.
-Closing Remarks: Provide information about additional resources and opportunities for continued learning.

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Supporting research

Access and Equity in NGSS:
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/cf/documents/scifwchapter10.pdf

UDL: https://www.cast.org

https://csteachers.org/resources-library/

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Presenters

Darren Alcala

District Technology Instructional Coach

Cucamonga School District

Lindsay Munoz

Teacher

Cucamonga School District

Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional Design and Strategies

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, Windows, iOS

Subject area:

Computer Science, Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Learner

Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.
Apply evidence-based instructional design principles to create innovative and equitable digital learning environments that support learning.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Prioritize authentic experiences