From guardian to great: bridging the gap between doing science and teaching science

Session: Great Lakes Outreach and Education (2)

Lyndsey Manzo, Westerville City School, [email protected]
Angela Greene, Tecumseh Local Schools, [email protected]
Donna Meller, Pettisville Schools, [email protected]
Skye Powers-Kaminski, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Educator Resource Center, [email protected]

Abstract

The week-long Shipboard Science Workshop aboard the R/V Lake Guardian is one of the Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s signature offerings and is known for its unique research experience for teachers. Educators working alongside scientists conducting Great Lakes research is the primary focus of the program. Nonetheless, post evaluations consistently indicate participants’ need for additional time to review, practice and reflect on curricula that can help them bring the science to their learners. Learn about Ohio Sea Grant’s unique model for professional learning where exemplary educators from a research cruise are invited to bring a colleague new to Great Lakes learning for a second intensive week of studying ecosystem issues, experiencing new lessons, building a “toolbox” of instructional strategies, and extending their professional learning network. The value of bridging these two events will be demonstrated from both the perspective of the formal and the informal educator. Universities, agencies and NGOs working closely with educators, as well as scientists looking to enhance the broader impact of their research, will learn about the impacts of this model and the successful research-based strategies used to improve professional learning opportunities.

Twitter handle of presenter
@LyndseyManzo