Intel ISEF Educator Academy Intel ISEF Educator Academy Phoenix, Arizona Action Plan URUGUAY

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 2 URUGUAY Educational Environment: National Administration of Public Education

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 3 URUGUAY Educational Environment: National Administration of Public Education Educational Level Number of Institutions % Institutions with Science Club Number of Students Students participating in a Science Club (%) 2012 Kindergarten and Elementary ,67 High School ,18

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 4 URUGUAY Science Fairs: Tool of non-formal education and inclusion In our country: First Science Fair in annual Science Fairs (one per Department). 1 annual National Science Fair (26 editions until 2013). Science Fairs are part of the National Strategic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation people participated in the Fairs in cities participated in the activities in 2012.

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 5 URUGUAY URUGUAY at Intel ISEF First participation in Science Clubs participate each year. Involves 15 to 17 people in each delegation. Significant impact that generate an increase in the youth participation at Intel ISEF. Increase in the number of members of the official delegation every year. Mentoring support for the participating Science Clubs. In 2007 we won the 4 th prize, in 2010 the 3 rd prize and in 2012 the 3 rd prize.

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 6 URUGUAY Science Fairs, mathematics and science curriculum The biggest obstacles Science Club Counselors (Guiding, tutors) are not trained in research. The quality of the projects. Low funding. Inadequate comunication of activities and the youth achievements.

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 7 URUGUAY Long Term High Level Goals (3 - 5 years) Increase number of students and teachers in Science Fairs ( ↑ 8%; 2012) Promote Science Club activities as a pedagogical strategy for teachers Increase the participation of new Science Clubs, outside school ( ↑ 25%; 2012) Develop indicators to measure the success of Program Organize a Meeting of the Latin American Academy of Science Education (2014) Expand strategic alliances with public & private organizations that can support the Program

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 8 URUGUAY Short Term High Level Goals (1 – 2 years) Begin action for training science club tutors (students as scientists for primary) Start the training program for Evaluators (initiated 2011; 100 people trained) Develop national bank of mentors to support the Science Clubs with 150 investigators and innovators Review the evaluation system of Science Fair Consolidate DCC team Increase media communication (↑ 27%; 2012) Consolidate social media strategy to communicate program activities and interact with participants

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 9 URUGUAY Indicators of success Increase the students and teachers in Science Clubs ( ↑ 8%; 2012 ). Increase the participation in outside school groups ( ↑25%; 2012 ). Train 200 teachers per year (trained 400 teachers in 2012). Improve quantitative and qualitative success indicators of the Science Club Programs. Increase 27% per year in media impact (goal achieved). Host the Latin American Science Education Academy and the first Latin American Science Fairs Club.

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 10 URUGUAY Action Plan ActionSuccess measureWho is responsibleDead lines Presentation of ISEF & Academy experience Information shared with all of DICYT GustavoDecember 2013 Training in science projects for tutors (initally) & teachers 250 Trained TeachersDCCDecember 2013 Training for evaluators80 Trained EvaluatorsDCCDecember 2013 Implement the “Student as Scientist” program 500 Trained TeachersTeam MembersNovember 2014 Build quantitative and qualitative success indicators of the Science Club Programs New indicators readyTeam MembersDecember 2013 Establish a prize of good practices in education using reseach strategies At least 40 participants in prize DICYT2013 Communicate best good practices in schools Publication &/or website, facebook and twitter DICYT2014

Intel ISEF Educator Academy 11 URUGUAY Intel ISEF Educator Academy 2013 Reflections General conclusions Triggered many new ideas. Excellent networking opportunity. Good to see “what is going on” at STEM education common problems across many countries. We were impressed by the organization and experiences from different countries. What to improve Organize academic exchange and invite some Speakers ( Shelley Scott, Amanda Alonzo and other teachers who shared their experiences ).

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