An Illinois Math and Science Partnership collaboration with Peoria Public Schools Bradley University’s Elementary Math, Science and Technology Education Program Meet the first successful cohort for Bradley’s Professional Master’s of Arts in STEM Education! The primary goal of this program is to increase student learning by increasing teachers’ content knowledge and pedagogical practice. 20 cohort members  16 from Peoria District 150  Pre K – 9  Mostly self contained classrooms  All highly qualified  Wide range of experience and age

The Elementary IMSP project  Professional Master of Arts in Elementary Math, Science Technology Education  33 hours  18 hrs integrated math & science content & process  9 hrs pedagogy, curriculum development & action  research  3 hrs teacher leadership  3 hrs capstone project Is this something that interests you?

Benefits in both Teachers’ learning gains and students’ learning gains  The following slides show learning gains for both teachers and students. Please note the gains in teachers’ math and science content scores, but especially the science pedagogy scores. Real results from real teachers and real students!

Teachers’ learning gains

Classroom implementation  Classroom observations and artifacts  Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol  range of practice seen mid-program  evidence of change  Teachers’ portfolios and reflections

Students’ learning gains This is something you can do!

Capstone projects  Blend  STEM content and skills mastery  Curriculum development and implementation  Action research  Reflection and self- assessment Kelly McConnaughay, MST Program Director Robert Wolffe, MST Program Advisor Susie Stear, Program Specialist Trish Guinee, PSD 150 Lead CONTACTS