The ADAPTATIONS blog advances research toward and replication of what works
in the education of preservice STEM teachers for high-needs school districts through sharing of evidence-based innovations
to encourage adaption and move forward collective evolution of effective preparation.
STEM teacher preparation as a process of purposeful disruption and rebuilding
“…new designs for teacher professional learning cannot simply be innovative; they must be disruptive” – Ann Rosebery, Co-Director, Chèche Konnen Center, 2016 Students in underserved schools, particularly minoritized students, are often denied opportunities to participate and excel in STEM fields. Sadly, such students’ academic abilities and life experiences tend to be seen as seen as... Read More
Return on Investment:
How do we know if we are preparing teachers who are ready for today’s classrooms?
Teacher preparation is a heavily resourced venture with investments from multiple stakeholders. Teacher candidates invest greatly of their effort and money, faculty time and expertise are allocated by teacher preparation programs, funds are provided from the institutions, contributions are made by partner P-12 schools, and we cannot forget the high stakes of effectively educating our... Read More
Bulldozing the STEM Silos in Omaha While Engaging P-12 Teachers and Building Campus STEM Excellence
It has been said that all universities “do STEM these days,” but what exactly does it take to “do STEM” well? Questions commonly heard on a university campus include: “What is the STEM context for inquiry?”, “Should P-16 STEM be a campus priority?”, “How can a we break down departmental silos for interdisciplinary workforce development?”... Read More
