Examples in Action

Staff Development Guide

Training situation: Coaching (one-on-one)

Length: 15 minutes

Objectives: Participants will watch the Giving Youth Control in Investigations Video-Based Learning Module to learn how to give youth more control in their STEM learning experiences.

Agenda

  • See the Skill in Action – 5 minutes
  • Setting Goals – 10 minutes
    • SMART Goals Action Plan

Downloads

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Video-Based Learning Modules

As you watch the skill video below, think about these questions:

  • What does the facilitator do to encourage youth to think about what comes next in the investigation?
  • How do the facilitators give youth control in this activity?

Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw and post your responses.

  • How can you modify tradition, step-by-step activities to give youth control of the scientific practice and their learning?

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