An Illinois Math and Science Partnership collaboration with Peoria Public Schools

Bradley University’s Elementary Math, Science and Technology Education Program

Meet the first successful cohort for Bradley’s Professional Master’s of Arts in STEM Education! The primary goal of this program is to increase student learning by increasing teachers’ content knowledge and pedagogical practice.

20 cohort members 16 from Peoria District 150 Pre K – 9 Mostly self contained classrooms All highly qualified Wide range of experience and age

The Elementary IMSP project

Professional Master of Arts in Elementary Math, Science Technology Education

33 hours 18 hrs integrated math & science content & process 9 hrs pedagogy, curriculum development & action research 3 hrs teacher leadership 3 hrs capstone project

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Benefits in both Teachers’ learning gains and students’ learning gains

The following slides show learning gains for both teachers and students. Please note the gains in teachers’ math and science content scores, but especially the science pedagogy scores.

Real results from real teachers and

real students!

Teachers’ learning gains

Teachers’ learning gains

Classroom implementation

Classroom observations and artifacts Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol range of practice seen mid-program evidence of change

Teachers’ portfolios and reflections

Students’ learning gains

This is something you can do!

Capstone projectsBlend

STEM content and skills mastery

Curriculum development and implementation

Action research Reflection and self-

assessment

Kelly McConnaughay, MST Program Directorkdm@bradley.edu

Robert Wolffe, MST Program Advisorrjwolffe@bradley.edu

Susie Stear, Program Specialistsstear@bradley.edu

Trish Guinee, PSD 150 Lead

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