Education grant connects Wright State students with Dayton Regional STEM School for instructional education partnership – Wright State Newsroom

Enhancing Community Engagement through Authentic Learning Experiences

Over 100 10th graders from the Dayton Regional STEM School recently had the opportunity to collaborate with over 80 Wright State University elementary education students and faculty. The goal of this project was to enhance community engagement through authentic learning experiences, while also promoting education and health programs in Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services to K-12 students.

Collaboration for Integrated Science and Health Lessons

During the visit on October 21, the 10th graders worked together with Wright State students who were enrolled in teacher education and kinesiology and health courses. Their objective was to brainstorm integrated science and health lessons that could be utilized by future Wright State graduates in their teaching careers.

Engagement and Exploration

In addition to the collaborative session, the 110 high school students also had the opportunity to tour the Dayton Campus and participate in education and health career sessions. This allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of the possibilities available to them in these fields.

A Fresh Perspective

Kristina White, a senior majoring in elementary education, expressed her excitement about collaborating with the high schoolers, stating, “They bring in newer and fresher ideas.” This exchange of ideas and perspectives is invaluable for both parties involved.

Designing Elementary Lessons

After the field trip, the 10th graders returned to the Dayton Regional STEM School to design elementary lessons. These lessons would incorporate 3D printed manipulatives, which would then be field tested by Wright State students in local schools. This hands-on approach to learning ensures that the lessons are effective and engaging.

A Collaborative Experience

Michelle Fleming, Ph.D., associate professor of elementary education, expressed her hope that the collaboration between the elementary education candidates, the health and physical education candidates, and the 10th graders from Dayton Regional STEM School would be mutually beneficial. The goal is for all participants to gain something valuable from this experience.

Support from the Students First Fund

The project is made possible through the support of the Wright State University Foundation’s Students First Fund. Grant funds were utilized to provide necessary materials such as bags, notebooks, pens, stickers, and folders. Additionally, the funds covered curricular materials for Wright State students to teach lessons at local elementary schools.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:

• Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
• Target 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:

• Collaboration between 10th graders and Wright State students to brainstorm integrated science and health lessons can be used as an indicator for Target 4.7.
• Promoting education and health programs in Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services to K-12 students can be used as an indicator for Target 3.7.

4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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