A COLLABORATION AMONG:A COLLABORATION AMONG:CU-College of Health, Education & Human DevelopmentCU-College of Health, Education & Human Development
Greenville County School DistrictGreenville County School DistrictCU-International Center for Automotive ResearchCU-International Center for Automotive Research
CU-College of Engineering and ScienceCU-College of Engineering and ScienceCU-College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life SciencesCU-College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences
Business and IndustryBusiness and Industry
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MISSIONMISSION
Improving the motivation, Improving the motivation, potential, and achievement of potential, and achievement of students and teachers through students and teachers through sustained engagement in sustained engagement in science, math, engineering, and science, math, engineering, and technology.technology.
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GOALSGOALS
Increase success with STEM majors
Improve Graduation
Rates
Narrow Achievement
GapIncrease
Knowledge ofSTEM careers
IncreaseEfficacy
ImprovePedagogical Skills
IncreaseRetention Rates
AttractCareer Changers
DeepenContent Knowledge
Increase Student Achievement
Improve Math & Science Teaching
IncreaseInterest
and Motivation
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KEY INITIATIVESKEY INITIATIVES
Inquiry in MotionInstitute
ProfessionalDevelopment
Institutes
TeacherPreparation
Community-BasedSchool
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INQUIRY IN MOTION INSTITUTEINQUIRY IN MOTION INSTITUTE
IIM Institute is a Research Facility for IIM Institute is a Research Facility for Teaching and Learning in Math and Science Teaching and Learning in Math and Science
Test innovations in educationTest innovations in education
Improve teacher qualityImprove teacher quality
Engage students in Engage students in
regional competitionsregional competitions
Showcase student workShowcase student work
Involve community in Involve community in
interactive learninginteractive learning
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IIM INSTITUTE—The VisionIIM INSTITUTE—The Vision
3-4 Exploration 3-4 Exploration Learning RoomsLearning Rooms
1 Large Exhibit 1 Large Exhibit Hall/MultipurpoHall/Multipurpose Roomse Room
4-5 Interactive 4-5 Interactive Themed RoomsThemed Rooms
Interior: 18,000—Interior: 18,000—20,000 sq.ft.20,000 sq.ft.
Exterior: 3-5 AcresExterior: 3-5 Acres
High-Tech, Highly High-Tech, Highly Engaging, Engaging, Environmentally Environmentally FriendlyFriendly
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PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTESDEVELOPMENT INSTITUTES
Research-Based Instructional Approach Research-Based Instructional Approach
Collaborative Lesson/Unit PlanningCollaborative Lesson/Unit Planning
Contextual LearningContextual Learning
Support Structures for Teachers & Support Structures for Teachers & Students Students
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TEACHER PREPARATIONTEACHER PREPARATION
Undergraduate and graduate Undergraduate and graduate programs for math and science pre-programs for math and science pre-service and in-service teachersservice and in-service teachers
Multiple field experiences with Multiple field experiences with exemplary classroom teachers for exemplary classroom teachers for pre-service teachers in math & pre-service teachers in math & sciencescience
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COMMUNITY-BASED COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOLSCHOOL
Neighborhood and magnet school Neighborhood and magnet school emphasizing math and scienceemphasizing math and science
Community resource, including Community resource, including library, recreation, health care …library, recreation, health care …
Contextual learning environmentContextual learning environment
Setting for pre-service teachers’ field Setting for pre-service teachers’ field experiences and educational experiences and educational researchresearch
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Retention &Recruitment of
Teachers
StudentPerformance
StudentAttitudes
Depth of Understanding
CommunityInteraction
TeacherEfficacy
TeacherPerformance
Student Achievement
OUTCOME MEASURESOUTCOME MEASURES
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STAKEHOLDERSSTAKEHOLDERS
Clemson University
Greenville County School
District
Business and Industry
Community Partners
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FUNDINGFUNDING
CurrentCurrentEPSCOREPSCORGCSDGCSDMoore School of EducationMoore School of Education
ProposedProposedUS Department of EducationUS Department of EducationNational Science FoundationNational Science FoundationSC Commission on Higher EducationSC Commission on Higher Education
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FUTURE FUNDING NEEDSFUTURE FUNDING NEEDS
Inquiry in Motion Institute Inquiry in Motion Institute programmatic and capital expenses programmatic and capital expenses
Professional Development Institutes Professional Development Institutes for teachers and studentsfor teachers and students
Scholarships for STEM majorsScholarships for STEM majors
Mentoring for K-16 studentsMentoring for K-16 students
Regional STEM competitionsRegional STEM competitions
For Further Information Contact:For Further Information Contact:
Bob Horton: Bob Horton: [email protected] [email protected]
Jeff Marshall: Jeff Marshall: [email protected]@clemson.edu
Webpage:Webpage: www.clemson.edu/iim www.clemson.edu/iim