STEM in OST-Hands On and Inquiry Based Teaching

Participants will learn about teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the after school classroom. They will be given opportunities to see how inquiry-based science and student directed learning is beneficial in the classroom. Participants will be shown how to use open-ended questions appropriately when facilitating a STEM activity.

Learning Objectives:

-Participants will learn how to implement a STEM activity (or learning unit) in an after school classroom.

-Participants will be able to use open-ended questions effectively when implementing a STEM activity in an OST classroom.

-Participants will learn how to categorize STEM activities as introductory, exploratory, or culminating.

NAA Skills and Core Competencies:

-Physical, Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development

Directions: Our center is in a large multi-story building. When you enter the lobby, you can let the attendant know you are here to attend a training on the 6th floor. Please proceed to the 2nd floor to check in at our Front Desk. If you have any issues, please call our main number at (215) 931-0190.

Host or Publisher Philadelphia Office of Children and Families-OST