Engineering in the K-12 classroom: a partnership that works

Recently funded by the National Science Foundation as an engineering "GK-12" program, the GK-12 Fellows program at the University of Colorado at Boulder explores innovative ways for engineering graduate students to provide in-class public K-12 instruction in engineering, technology and phy...

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Main Authors: deGrazia, J., Sullivan, J.F., Carlson, L.E., Carlson, D.W.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
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Education
Educational institutions
Educational programs
Educational technology
Employee welfare
Engineering profession
Heart
Mathematics
Power engineering and energy
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Summary:Recently funded by the National Science Foundation as an engineering "GK-12" program, the GK-12 Fellows program at the University of Colorado at Boulder explores innovative ways for engineering graduate students to provide in-class public K-12 instruction in engineering, technology and physical sciences. Engineering "Fellows" fill a crucial gap in a two-way exchange of content and pedagogy between the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and the K-12 community of learners. Working through the University's graduate program legitimizes K-12 outreach as a a valid, and satisfying academic endeavor for graduate students.
ISSN:0190-5848
2377-634X
DOI:10.1109/FIE.2000.897577