2007 ANNUAL REPORT - cosmos - Bowling Green State University

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I’ve been “forced” to read literature in areas different from my own, and as a result have developed a greater appreciation for what it means to execute math/science ed research in the classroom. I have been re-energized to complete work on a project due to the presentation of a similar project by a community member. The community inspired me to … submit an ITQ grant. I will probably try again next year, making use of further discussions about grant writing process held with this community. I got some excellent feedback from colleagues on my presentation and proposed study as well as some sources for data. … meeting new faculty with similar interests and sharing research ideas and projects across colleges. A better understanding of scientific research in education. A better understanding of the views and attitudes regarding effective science teaching and learning from our scientists/mathematicians… Fostering exchange if helpful information and expertise among academics and developing fruitful scholarly and pedagogical collaborations This research community is very unique and serves as a model for others who might be trying to establish similar collaborations at other institutions.
Back to top Goal 3 – Evaluation Question 3: How do faculty perceive the role of NWO in impacting problems associated with K-16 mathematics and science teaching and learning? With regard to the problems or challenges associated with K-16 mathematics and science teaching and learning, the faculty mentioned several areas that the information provided by the Center was beneficial to them. These include inquiry assessments, ideas on how to get students to become critical thinkers, master communication skills and be active learners. Some also mentioned that as a result of participating in the Center activities, they started to look more into inquiry-based teaching techniques and learned about the on-line resources for more active student-focused teaching. They also learned how to enhance the learning process of the students. Back to top Effectiveness Of The NWO Center In Addressing Current STEM Education Issues The progress of the NWO Center towards fulfillment of its Goal 4 was assessed by examining the effectiveness of the NWO professional development component. The latter was established by (1) studying attendance data and minutes from the CCC council, (2) studying attendance data and minutes from the two NWO Executive Board meetings, and (3) analyzing the faculty interview. The evaluation results below are organized by each evaluation question that was researched. Goal 4 – Evaluation Question 1: How has NWO developed and sustained a regional collaborative alliance including university, school, and community partners through a shared vision and collaborative spirit for tackling current STEM education issues? The collaborative alliance among the university, school and community partners was sustained by conducting regular COSMOS Collaborative Council (CCC) and Executive Board meetings (monthly for the CCC, with the average attendance of 14 members, and at the beginning and at the end of the academic year for the Executive Board, with the average attendance of 10 members). These entities were charged with the mission to promote the exchange of information and data concerning math and science education in school districts across northwest Ohio and serve as an advocacy group for NWO activities and to guide the direction of NWO through long-term planning.
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