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IEEE Region 1 Teacher In-Service Training Program
25 March 2006Museum of Science, Boston
Ralph Painter, Florida West Coast SectionDouglas Gorham, IEEE Educational Activities
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IEEE Quick Facts More than 365,000 members, including 68,000
students, in over 150 countries. 311 Sections in ten geographic regions worldwide. About 1,450 chapters that unite local members with
similar technical interests. More than 1,300 student branches at colleges and
universities in 80 countries. 39 societies and 5 technical councils representing
the wide range of technical interests. 128 transactions, journals and magazines. More than 300 conferences worldwide each year. About 900 active IEEE standards and more than 400
in development. Volunteerism is a core value of IEEE
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What is the Problem? Flat or declining engineering enrollments in most
developed nations Coupled with disappointing performance of youth in
Mathematics E.g., “free fall” in Scandinavia
Insufficient number of engineers and engineering educational programs in most developing countries
Asia is far behind Europe and the US in number of engineers per capita
Women & minority students conspicuously under-represented
Public perception of engineers/ engineering/ technology is largely misinformed
Resulting in early decisions that block the path of children to Engineering
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Average mathematics scale scores of eighth grade students 1995-2003
Country 1995 2003 Change
Singapore 609 605 -4
Japan 581 579 -9
Belgium 550 537 -13
Russian Federation
524 508 -16
Sweden 540 499 -41
Bulgaria 527 476 -34
Source: Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)http://nces.ed.gov/timss/
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BS Degrees Awarded (US)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics
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From Collegeboard.com: Law
It helps to be… Are you ready to…
fascinated by the relationship between law and society
engage in intense discussion of thorny legal problems ?
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From Collegeboard.com: Broadcast Journalism
It helps to be… Are you ready to…
sharp of mind and quick of tongue
learn how to find and interview sources?
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From Collegeboard.com: Civil Engineering
It helps to be… Are you ready to…
A problem-solver who’s creative, curious, logical, and a fan of math.
Spend hours and hours working on problem sets and design projects?
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From Collegeboard.com: Mechanical Engineering
It helps to be… Are you ready to…
A fan of science and math, a creative problem solver, and someone who likes to take things apart to find out how they work.
Rely on your math skills? Master difficult scientific concepts? Take on a heavy course load? Spend five years as an undergrad…
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From Collegeboard.com: Electrical Engineering
It helps to be… Are you ready to…
A fan of science and math who’s curious about the way things work
Spend hours building detailed, complicated systems
Try, try, and try again when at first a project doesn’t succeed
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Workshop Goals
Empower Section “champions” to develop or enhance collaborations with their local pre-university community to promote applied inquiry-based learning.
Enhance the level of technological literacy of pre-university educators.
Encourage pre-university students to pursue technical careers, including engineering.
Increase the general level of technological literacy of pre-university students for many years.
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Short-Term Benefits Participating teachers will acquire additional
knowledge and materials necessary to enhance their science, math and technology curricula
Participating teachers will be able to add practical, applicable content to their curricula
Engineers and educators will be able to meet and learn about each other
Participating teachers will have a greater understanding of technical careers such as engineering, which they can impart to their students
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Long-Term Benefits
The overall level of technological literacy of educators and their students will be positively impacted for many years
There will be the potential for future enhancements in school curricula
Engineers and educators will be given opportunities to meet and develop future collaborative relationships
Minority and female students will be exposed to engineering and other technical professions
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Just What Is In-Service Training? “Pre-service education” - Training teachers receive before beginning their teaching careers.
“In-Service education” - Training teachers receive after entering the classroom.
In Florida, teachers must accumulate 120 in-service points every five years to renew their teaching certificates.
An in-service point is similar to the professional development hours (PDH’s) many states require for renewing PE licenses.
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Why Participate in a Teacher In-Service Program?
Enhance the level of technologicalliteracy of:
TeachersStudentsThe local school community
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Why Participate in a Teacher In-Service Program?
Enhance the standing of IEEE and the engineering profession in the eyes of pre-university educators and students.
Promote engineering as a career choice.
Encourage IEEE member participation.
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Have fun.
Why Participate in a Teacher In-Service Program?
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TISP Presentations by Section
Chattanooga, TN Miami, FL Florida West Coast Santa Clara, CA Philadelphia, PA North Jersey, NJ Republic of South Africa St. Louis, MO Indianapolis, IN Jamaica Atlanta, GA Richmond, VA Central North Carolina
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Metrics To Date Thirty-two+ presentations to date
More than 675 pre-university educators have participated
Science, technology and mathematics educators
These educators represent 70,000+ students
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Metrics To Date Cont’d
Over 90% of the respondents agreed:
They would use the concepts presented in their instruction
Doing so would enhance the level of technological literacy of their students
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$500 to $1,000 per year will sustain a very active teacher in-service program.
Counting the Cost
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Re-useable materials and hardware.
Counting the Cost
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Counting the CostExpendables
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Counting the Cost
Reproduction costs Often donated in kind.
Refreshments.
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How to Begin?
Two pronged approach:
Build relationships with school districts.
Build interest in members.
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Recruiting Volunteers
Articles placed in Section newsletters
Announcements At chapter meetings At section executive committee meetings
Informal contacts with members
Members can choose to be presenters or coaches
Life members are good candidates
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Qualities Needed
Tactful communicator. Willing to play the role of classroom assistant.
New methods of teaching - with less telling and more doing.
Enjoy immediate gratification.
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Choose Topics
Tie to state education standards.
Choose topics of interest to section members.
Emphasize “hands-on” activities.
Think low cost - under $100 to replicate for a class.
Simply ask teachers, curriculum supervisors and curriculum specialists (assistant principals) what topics are needed.
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“Rocket Cars and Newton’s Laws”
“Build Working Models With Household Items”
“The Orbit of Planet Gamma” “Learn to Program and Test Robots For
Classroom Use” “Everything You Wanted To Know About
Electric Motors But Were Afraid To Ask”,
Sample Teacher In-service Presentation Topics
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Sample Teacher In-service Presentation Topics Cont’d
“How Do We Communicate Using Radio Waves”
“Get Connected With Ohm’s Law” “Effective Lighting” “Build Your Own Robot Arm” “Simple Machines” “Light Waves and Spectroscopes”
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Tying topics to state standards.
State Standards Exercise
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Build Your Own Robot Arm
Museum of Science, Boston
Ralph Painter, Florida West Coast Section Douglas Gorham, IEEE Educational
Activities25 March 2006
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Principles & Standards for School Mathematics
Geometry: Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric
modeling to solve problems Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-
dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
Problem Solving: Recognize and apply geometric ideas in areas outside of
the mathematics classroom Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies
Communication: Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and
clearly to peers, teachers, and others
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National Science Education Standards
Standard E: Science and Technology Abilities to distinguish between natural objects
and objects made by humans Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technology Communicate the process of technological design Interactions of energy and matter Motion and force
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Standards for Technological Literacy
Students will develop an understanding of… Standard 7. the influence of technology on history. Standard 8. the attributes of design. Standard 9. engineering design. Standard 10. the role of troubleshooting, research and
development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.
Students will develop… Standard 11. the abilities to apply the design process. Standard 19. an understanding of and be able to select
and use manufacturing technologies.
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Outline and Procedures Divide into teams of 3 Brainstorm and create a sketch of your
design Build a model of your design with given
materials Test your model Discuss and agree upon a redesign, if
needed Rebuild your robot arm Retest your model Answer reflection questions as a team
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Reflection What was one thing you liked about your
design? Are there algebraic principles that can be
applied to this activity? What is one thing you would change about
your design based on your experience? How might you incorporate this activity into
your classroom instruction?
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Plan Times and Places Special Events
USF Engineering EXPO, all day, February, prelude to Engineer’s Week
Teacher Conferences, e.g. Florida Association of Science Teachers or Florida Technology Educators Association
National teacher organizations that happen to meet nearby
Places College Campuses, hotel meeting rooms
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Follow-up Activities/Metrics
Count the number of educators who participated in your teacher in-service program
Be sure that teachers complete the 12 item questionnaire
EAD will tabulate the results Follow-up with teachers to determine the level
of implementation of the concepts and activities
Consider a sign in sheet to include an email address
Consider sending a follow-up postcard to attendees
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Lessons Learned
Contact the school principal directly to let him know that your section is planning an event at his school.
Have telephone or cell phone numbers for at least two contacts at the school.
If possible, visit the school several days before the presentation.
Use a cart for moving materials from volunteers’ cars to classrooms.
If your presentation requires electric power, bring several extension cords and multi-outlet power strips.
Exchange cellular telephone or pager numbers among all the section member volunteers.
Provide each section member volunteer with good directions to the school.
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Teacher In-service Presentations
