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Facilitating Undergraduate Community at Florida International University. Laird Kramer STEM Transformation Institute & Department of Physics Physics Education Research Group Florida International University AAPT Winter 2014. NSF AWARD 0802184. HHMI AWARD 52006924. NSF AWARD 0833300. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Facilitating Undergraduate Community at Florida International University
Laird KramerSTEM Transformation Institute &
Department of PhysicsPhysics Education Research Group
Florida International University
AAPT Winter 2014
HHMI AWARD 52006924NSF AWARD 0802184
NSF AWARD 0833300
Thank youPhysics Education Research Group:
Jessica Bartley, Eric Brewe, David Brookes, Remy Dou, Zahra Hazari, David Jones, Hagit Lashem,
Seth Manthey, Daryl McPadden, Binod Nainabasti, Geoff Potvin, Idaykis Rodriguez, Natan Samuels,
Adrienne Traxler, Leanne Wells, Eric Williams
50+ Physics LAs
FIU Students / Faculty / Administration
Supporters:
HHMI AWARD 52006924NSF AWARD 0802184
NSF AWARD 0833300
Impact: # of Physics Majors @ FIU3 Year Averages:
Up >2300% since early 1990’s (158 Fa12)
(104% increase in Ugrad population)
Modeling: Only 1/6th of Intro Classes
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The Institution Public, Urban, Research University in Miami Founded in 1965 / First students Fall 1972 50,394 students Fall 2012 / going to 62,000 by ~2020
800 faculty hires planned for expansion Diverse population
Physics: 27 faculty / ~35 grad (MA/PhD) / >158 ugrads / >2,500 intro S’s
Student System Schema
Student
ResearchExperiencePeers
Advisor(s)
Mentors
DegreePrograms
ClassroomExperience
TeachingExperience
FutureGoals
Classroom Change
Modeling InstructionWhat do Scientists do?
Build / Validate / Deploy Models Can Learning Follow that Path? What is value of students doing science to learn science?
Modeling Instruction Replicates Scientist’s Activities Opportunity to implement explicit Nature of Science theme
Studio Course: Lab + Lecture time combined / no lectureBuild, validate, deploy, and extend models through inquiry
labs and activities: conceptual reasoning and problem solvingOpportunity to be immersed in physics community
Modeling Instruction: Multiple measures of success
FCI Scores Modeling and Lecture
61.9%31.5% 30.4%33.1% 47.9% 14.8%0.0%
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Pre Post Raw Gain
FCI %
Modeling (N=258)Lecture (N=758)
A (19 - 1)
B (25 - 1)
C (88 - 4)
D (79 - 4)
E (21 - 1)
F (20 - 1)
G (30 - 1)
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100%Success Rates - Intro Physics (04-10)Lecture
Modeling
Improved Conceptual Understanding
Improved Attitudes First reported in physics Replicated by many
courses/instructors Improved Success
Across Ethnic/Gender Bounds Facilitates Learning Community
94% of those committing further to teaching were in Modeling classes
Recruitment pathway: HS and Univ
How does community get built?SNA Survey: Who do you work with to learn
physics?Modeling Classroom: Beginning / Middle / End30 students / 30 Respondents: isolates on left
How does community get built?SNA Survey: Who do you work with to learn
physics?Modeling Classroom: Beginning / Middle / End30 students / 30 Respondents: Isolates on left
Traditional Post(39 of 79 responded)
Modeling Interview Data“Marta”, who had repeatedly dropped out of colleges in the past,
described her Modeling class:[This class has] superintegrated me into FIU. I cannot imagine dropping out, literally cannot imagine not finishing school… That’s the biggest deal that’s ever happened to me.
“Anna”, a pre-med student who is considering switching to a physics major since completing two semesters of introductory Modeling classes, said:
I can actually tell you why an equation is the way that it is, and how it helps, how it works with things. I feel like I can really understand the concepts more.
Before [in other science courses] I would just look for what’s the right answer. How do I get there? I don’t care about the concepts…I just want the answer so I can get the grade. It’s taught me that I can do this. I can do these hard problems with these smart kids.
Broaden Classroom Change
Pathway for Expanding ReformHow Provide Pathway for Broader Reform?Modeling Instruction: Transformative / CommitmentLearning Assistant Model
Reform Introductory Courses / Labs Impacting >90 sections/yr, 2,500+ students Impact lecture sections through labs
Reformed Teacher Preparation Program RECRUIT top students / try out teaching / path to certification
Developed at University of Colorado Boulder
Measured Impact on Introductory Physics Improved conceptual learning in lectures Positive attitudinal results
The LA Program Institutional Change Model
Experiential Program for Undergraduates: Recruit for teaching careers / education advocacy for all / students flip
faculty Embedded Faculty Development Program:
Must reform to get LAs / Drives faculty change Designed: University of Colorado Boulder / PhysTEC project brought
to FIU Implementation (start)
Physics (2008) Reformed all introductory labs / Modeling critical role
Mathematics (2009) Algebra and beyond: Supplemental / In-class / Varied
Chemistry (2009): Lecture and Lab Earth Science (2010): helped new TUES project Biology (2011): HHMI Project / PLTL integration… Engineering & Computing (2011): ramping up
Content: Weekly planning sessions with faculty leading the course Pedagogy: LAs from
all departments take a weekly course in science education theory and practice – led by a faculty member and a K12 TeacherPractice: LAs lead
weekly Learning Teams of 6 to 30 students
Supports Course Reform
The Learning Assistant Experience
Instruction is an Intellectual Endeavor
LA Growth
Largest LA program in Nation153 LAs in Fall 2013
(complimentary Biology PLTL pgm)
Change Outside Classroom
Beyond the Classroom Physics Undergraduate Learning Community
Intellectual (study) plus Social (SPS / game night) Nucleus Pathways
Modeling classes / Open Labs Undergraduate students / majors High school teacher connections PLC (space): Modeling classroom, lounge, etc: 24 x 7 access
Programmatic Reform New BA / BA Tracks / Physics teaching program
First Year Physics Seminar What is Physics? / careers / graduate school / REU’s Connect to the department
Advising Several faculty advise / track / advocate
Sustainable
Embed Sustainable ParadigmFoundational Components• Faculty Practices• Student Advocacy• Research Evidence
Administration Critical Role• Administration looks to PERG for STEM Leadership• SMTI: Science and Mathematics Teacher Imperative
• Dean of Arts & Science + President serve key roles• President Rosenberg:
• Driving STEM Education• PCAST Presentation November 2012• National Research Council Study Committee
Faculty / Staff / Administration STEM Engaged
Physics Richard Bone David Brookes Bernard Gerstman David Jones Laird Kramer Hagit Leshem Pete Markowitz Rajamani Narayanan Geoff Potvin Brian Raue Joerg Reinhold Jorge Rodriguez Caroline Simpson Adrienne Traxler Leanne Wells Walter Van Hamme
Biology Ligia Collado-Vides Tim Collins Suzanne Koptur Marcy Lowenstein John Makemson Thomas Pitzer Gene Rosenberg
Ophelia Weeks Eric von Wettberg
Chemistry David Chatfield Milagros Delgado Palmer Graves Konstantinos
Kavallieratos Joseph Lichter Martin Quirke Kelly Rein Uma Swamy
Earth & Environment Grenville Draper Rosemary Hickey-Vargas Florentin Maurrasse Rodolfo Rego
Mathematics /Statistics Julian Edward Sneh Gulati Abdelhamid Meziani Ada Monserrat Philippe Rukimbira
Enrique Villamor Anna Wlodarczyk-
Meziani
Teaching & Learning Charles Bleiker Eric Brewe Gunham Caglayan Maria Fernandez Zahra Hazari George O’Brien Barbara King
Engineering & Computer Science
Jean Adrian Wilmer Arrellano Shekhar Bhansali Claudius Carnegie Jiuhua Chen Faisal Kaleem Masoud Milani[ Gus Roig Ju Sun Herman Watson Nansong Wu
Administration Mark Rosenberg Isis Artze Carlos Becerra Irma Becerra-Fernandez Elizabeth Bejar Ken Furton Delia Garcia Andres Gil Nicole Kaufman
Glasgow Michael Heithaus Howard Lipman Amir Mirmiran Norman Munroe Leslie Richardson Doug Robertson Suzanna Rose Steve Sauls Doug Wartzok[Graduate Students]
[External Partners]
[partial list]
Toes in (plain) / More than knee deep (underlined)
Evolution of classroom spaceSchool of International and Public Affairs (2010)
Provost committed active learning classroom in Robert Stempel Building (opens in 2014)(more to come…)
Long-term Sustained Commitment
STEM Transformation Institute• Launched September 2012• Initiative Driven By President• Institution as research laboratory
• Implement research-driven practices • Education research on those practices
• 3 Colleges:• Arts & Sciences / Education / Engineering & Computing
• Partnerships:• K-12 Systems / Colleges / Universities• Funders / Foundations / Industry• Professional Organizations
• Active Learning Classroom• Institution adding active learning classroom to next building to
“discourage faculty from lecturing”• More active learning room in the works
Early Pipeline / Student Recruitment
Research-Centered STEM Education Transformation
STEM Teacher Professional Development
STEM Career Pathways for Graduates
P-20+Partnerships
K-12 Schools Colleges Industry Local
Communities National Research
Agencies
STEM Transformation Institute
Undergraduate Physics Approach Long-term strategic commitment to transform undergraduate
program Courses (esp introductory) (Modeling Instruction, ISLE, OST’s, LA,
… ) First Year Physics Seminar (1 credit / hook to department) Programs (BS / BA / BA tracks including education) Advising / Mentoring Classroom and Informal Space!!
Physics Education Research Group ~$10M External E/O Funding Publications / Presentations / etc
Rolled into Institutional Initiatives Deans / President / Provost / VPs New STEM Transformation Institute (hires!)
ResourcesReports
SPIN-UP ReportRising Above the Gathering Storm (NAS 2007,
Revisited 2010) PCAST Report (whitehouse.gov / 2012)DBER Report (NAS / 2012) James Zull: The Art of Changing the BrainHow People Learn (NAS / 2000)
Learning Assistant Alliance: learningassistantalliance.orgRegional Workshops! (Southeast @FIU Feb 9-11)
Faculty: Facilitate an informal DBER forumSocial + Academic
Students: The ultimate change agent?
Champion(s)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead