UNPACKING THE TEACHING BEC STEM CONNECT

How to be successful with kids!

Overview

What to know before you go Setting up for success Managing the activity Coming to closure

What to know before you go

Define the teacher role and set expectations How long will you have to do the activity?

Discuss the activity/ ask about the students Do not make assumptions

Understand if there are classroom routines that you can utilize? Does the teacher already have groups assigned? How do they get their students’ attention?

What is the best size for groups? Marbles in Motion ideal group size is four students

Group management Arrangement of the room

Setting up for success

Choose a strategy for assigning students to groups Cards or popsicle sticks Counting off

Determine roles in each group & how to assign them Timekeeper, recorder, materials monitor, leader Testers for each round

Plan time to arrange the room so that it fits your needs Desks arranged so students have work space Space for testing designs Set up for PowerPoint presentation

Create an agenda with times for each part of the activity

Managing the Activity

Make sure instructions are clear Make sure kids don’t start moving/working until you are

finished with instructions Ask kids to repeat instructions Post summary during activity as a reminder Don’t hesitate to remind kids verbally during the activity

Make sure kids know what they should be doing during each part of the activity

Get around to groups Check in on progress Ask questions, don’t give answers

Keep track of time

Coming to closure

Make sure to leave time for clean up (can be before or after closure)

Seek student input on what was learned Use the questions on the PowerPoint slide Ask for student questions

Thank everyone!