STEM Learning Is Everywhere Summary of a Convocation on Building Learning Systems (2014) / Chapter Skim
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6 Breakout Sessions by Sector
6 Breakout Sessions by Sector
Pages 45-48
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In the convocation's final plenary session, reporters for the three breakout groups then recounted their groups' observations and conclusions. THE INFORMAL SECTOR The group from the informal sector spent much of its time developing a single transformative idea, said Margaret Honey, who reported for the group.
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"The theme of the conversation was doing what we do best so we can be successful jointly," she said.1 A working group of key stakeholders from each of the three sectors would provide an opportunity to learn more about each other and frame future work, said Mitchell. This working group then could be represented at both formal and informal convenings, such as the meetings of the National AfterSchool Association,2 the National Science Teachers Association,3 and the Midwest Afterschool Science Academy.4 In addition, it could reach out to the National Research Council, National Science Foundation, and other organizations to discuss inclusion of cross-sector partnership language in solicitations and on review panels.
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"Afterschool is a place for innovation," said Mitchell, "and we could be leaders in that R&D effort." Finally, these collaborative efforts need a "clarion call" that expresses the new vision of STEM learning, Mitchell said, with champions leading the effort but everyone contributing. THE FORMAL SECTOR Cross-sector research around network improvement communities can help the entire STEM learning system move forward collectively, said Christina Trecha, director of the San Diego Science Project at the University of California, San Diego.5 These networks can in turn provide the support that will enable progress to be sustainable, she said.
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Finally, the breakout group suggested the establishment of an online searchable database to identify working models, similarities among approaches, and new innovations.
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