School-university partnership as professional development: The evolution of a leader in elementary science education
- UNCW Author/Contributor (non-UNCW co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Lynn Sikma, Assistant Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )
- Web Site: http://library.uncw.edu/
Abstract: This article details a professional growth opportunity between a university faculty member and an elementary classroom teacher, enhanced by their participation in a professional development program designed by the university’s PDS. The partnership was rooted in the design and implementation of STEM kits within the elementary teacher’s school. The design and implementation of these kits served as a professional development activity for the teacher while also increasing the quality and quantity of exposure of STEM learning for her students. The partnership expanded from this project to include other leadership opportunities for the teacher,resulting in personal and professional growth and an enhanced view of the role of PDS.
Additional Information
- Publication
- Sikma, L., & Minshew, V. (2018). School-university partnership as professional development: The evolution of a leader in elementary science education. School-University Partnerships , 11(4), 37–47. Retrieved from https://napds.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/3-Final_Sikma-6_18.pdf
- Language: English
- Date: 2018
- Keywords
- professional development, elementary education, science education, STEM, school-university partnerships, PDS
- Subjects
- Community and college
- Community and school
- Laboratory schools
- Education, Elementary
- Engineering—Study and teaching
- Science—Study and teaching
- Mathematics—Study and teaching
- Technology—Study and teaching
- Career development