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Workshop on International Experiences in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)


National Science Foundation
Stafford I, Room 880
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230


August 22, 2007


DRAFT AGENDA

 

Wednesday, August 22
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Welcome
Dr. Wanda Ward, NSF (invited)

Overview/Purpose of Workshop
GK-12 Vision

EHR Briefing on Implication of International Experiences in STEM
Speaker, NSF (invited)

What Is Global Engagement and Why It Is Important
Speaker, NSF Office of International Science Education (invited)

Introduction of Workshop Participants (PIs and K-12 Teachers)
Participants will describe their international experience — where, when, and why they chose to participate

Discussion Questions for Small Groups:

  • Why is an international experience important for GK-12 participants?
  • What do international experiences for GK-12 participants look like? Are they different depending upon the participant (teacher, fellow, STEM faculty)?
  • Does the region visited depend upon the participant? Are certain regions better than others for teachers, fellows, STEM faculty?
  • What are the challenges in international collaborations/activities?
  • How should the international activities criteria for the GK-12 program be modified so that they are more inclusive?
  • How do we make international activities more attractive to the GK-12 community?

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Small Group Discussions (split by project role)

 
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.


Break

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. General Discussion

Summary of Recommendations

Closing Remarks





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